Japanese Kanji

sha

write · draw · sketch

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONシャsha
  • KUNうつ.すutsu
  • KUNうつ.るutsu

Meaning

Write, draw, sketch, compose.

Stroke order for 冩

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

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