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On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU

banana · plantain

wisdom

Details

Strokes15
Frequency#2033
Radicalgrass(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Component Breakdown

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grass + 焦

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of grass and scorch. Grass like scorched.

Symbolism

Banana plant, banana, haiku. Represents banana plant.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

芭蕉の葉の如く

ばしょうのはのごとく

Like a banana leaf

Spreading out widely