Japanese Kanji

sho

wax · candle · waxy

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONショsho
  • ONwa
  • ONジャja
  • ONセキseki
  • ONシャクshaku
  • KUNうじむしujimushi

Meaning

Wax, candle, waxy, glazed, maggot.

蜡 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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