Ugly in Japanese
"ugly" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "ugly". The most common choice is shown first.
醜View details →
Top pick
ugly, unclean, shame, bad looking
Reading: shuu
17 strokes · powerful, dark
Where it comes from
Composed of wine and demon. Demon drunk on wine.
What it carries
Ugly, hideous, disgrace. Represents ugliness.
Related kanji for "ugly"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for ugly?
The most common kanji for "ugly" is 醜, read as shuu. It means ugly, unclean, shame. Related kanji: 不 (ugly).
How many strokes does 醜 have?
醜 has 17 strokes.