Japanese Kanji

shuu

wrinkles · creases · folds

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONシュウshuu
  • ONスウsuu
  • KUNしわshiwa
  • KUNしぼshibo

Meaning

Wrinkles, creases, folds.

Stroke order for 皺

皺 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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