Swelling in Japanese
"swelling" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "swelling". The most common choice is shown first.
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swelling, boil, tumor
Reading: you
14 strokes
Where it comes from
Combines 'illness' (疒) with 'wound' (昜), a medical term for skin sores and swellings.
What it carries
A medical term for wounds, tumors, and lesions. A technical character indicating physical abnormalities.
Related kanji for "swelling"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for swelling?
The most common kanji for "swelling" is 瘍, read as you. It means swelling, boil, tumor. Related kanji: 腫 (swelling).
How many strokes does 瘍 have?
瘍 has 14 strokes.