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On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU

symptoms · illness

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#1111
Radicalsickness(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

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疒 + 正

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of illness and correct. Disease diagnosed correctly.

Symbolism

Symptom, syndrome, illness. Represents disease condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 症 mean in Japanese?

症 means symptoms, illness.

How do you read 症?

On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU).

How many strokes does 症 have?

症 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 疒 (sickness).

Is 症 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 症 (symptoms, illness) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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