Tumor in Japanese
"tumor" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "tumor". The most common choice is shown first.
腫View details →
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tumor, swelling
Reading: shu
13 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of flesh and heavy. Flesh swelling heavily.
What it carries
Tumor, swelling, puffiness. Represents swelling.
Related kanji for "tumor"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for tumor?
The most common kanji for "tumor" is 腫, read as shu. It means tumor, swelling. Related kanji: 瘍 (tumor).
How many strokes does 腫 have?
腫 has 13 strokes.