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On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU

extract · selection · summary · copy · spread thin

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Strokes7
Frequency#2328
Radicalhand(4)

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Strokes7

Component Breakdown

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hand + 少

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

Words & Expressions

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