Japanese Kanji

sho

to strain spirits · dregs · lees

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONショsho
  • KUNこ.すko
  • KUNきよ.いkiyo

Meaning

To strain spirits, dregs, lees, river in guangxi, abundant, bright.

湑 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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