Japanese Kanji

sou

wise · fast learner

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • KUNさと.いsato
  • KUNみみざと.いmimizato

Meaning

Wise, fast learner.

Stroke order for 聰

聰 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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