Japanese Kanji

sho

together · mutual · subordinate official

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONショsho
  • ONso
  • KUNあいai
  • KUNみ.るmi
  • KUNみなmina

Meaning

Together, mutual, subordinate official.

Stroke order for 胥

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

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