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訟
On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
sue · accuse
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and public. Speaking publicly.
Symbolism
Lawsuit, litigation, trial. Represents dispute.
Component Breakdown
訟=
言公
speech + 公
Words & Expressions
Words written with 訟
訴訟そしょうlitigation
行政訴訟ぎょうせいそしょうadministrative litigation
Proverbs & Idioms
訴訟沙汰になる
そしょうざたになる
To become a lawsuit
To end up in court
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 訟 mean in Japanese?
訟 means sue, accuse.
How do you read 訟?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU).
How many strokes does 訟 have?
訟 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 訟 a good kanji for a tattoo?
訟 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means sue, accuse. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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