Japanese Kanji

shuu

to whisper. to blame to slander

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONシュウshuu
  • ONユウyuu
  • KUNささやくsasayaku
  • KUNそしるsoshiru

Meaning

To whisper. to blame to slander.

咠 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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