Japanese Kanji

shuku

younger of brothers · father's younger brother · younger brother of a husband

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONシュクshuku
  • KUNまめmame

Meaning

Younger of brothers, father's younger brother, younger brother of a husband.

尗 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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