Japanese Kanji

shou

vulgar person · country man

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • ONソウsou
  • KUNいや.しいiya

Meaning

Vulgar person, country man.

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

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