Japanese Kanji

chou

whisper · lick · taste

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONチョウchou
  • ONショウshou
  • ONテンten
  • KUNな.めるna
  • KUNささや.くsasaya
  • KUNしゃべ.るshiゃbe

Meaning

Whisper, lick, taste, petty.

呫 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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