Kanji for "Shining"

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "shining". The most popular choice is shown first.

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shining, bright

Reading: shou

9 strokes

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What is the Japanese kanji for shining?

The most common kanji for "shining" is 昭, read as shou. It means shining, bright. Related kanji: 麟 (shining).

How many strokes does 昭 have?

昭 has 9 strokes.