Japanese Kanji

sha

wash · sprinkle

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONシャsha
  • ONソンson
  • ONサイsai
  • ONセンsen
  • ONセイsei
  • KUNすす.ぐsusu
  • KUNあら.うara

Meaning

Wash, sprinkle.

Stroke order for 洒

洒 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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