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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and few. Taking a little by hand.
Symbolism
Extract, excerpt, transcribe. Represents copying.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Reading a book
Component Breakdown
抄=
扌少
hand + 少
Words & Expressions
Words written with 抄
抄本しょうほんexcerpt
Proverbs & Idioms
抄本を取る
しょうほんをとる
To obtain an extract
To get a copy of official records
Anime & Manga
鬼人幻燈抄
Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho
A well-known work with 抄 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 抄 mean in Japanese?
抄 means extract, selection, summary, copy, spread thin.
How do you read 抄?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU).
How many strokes does 抄 have?
抄 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 抄 a good kanji for a tattoo?
抄 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means extract, selection, summary, copy, spread thin. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.