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殊
On'yomi
シュ
SHU
Kun'yomi
こと
koto
particularly · especially · exceptionally
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of death and red. Especially dying.
Symbolism
Special, especially, particular. Represents being special.
Component Breakdown
殊=
歹朱
歹 + 朱
Words & Expressions
Words written with 殊
Proverbs & Idioms
殊勝な心掛け
しゅしょうなこころがけ
A praiseworthy attitude
An admirably conscientious approach
Other kanji with the same meaning
“especially”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 殊 mean in Japanese?
殊 means particularly, especially, exceptionally.
How do you read 殊?
On'yomi: シュ (SHU). Kun'yomi: こと (koto).
How many strokes does 殊 have?
殊 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 歹 (death).
Is 殊 a good kanji for a tattoo?
殊 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means particularly, especially, exceptionally. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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