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On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU

sue · accuse

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#1061
Radicalspeech(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

=

speech + 公

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of words and public. Speaking publicly.

Symbolism

Lawsuit, litigation, trial. Represents dispute.

Words & Expressions

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

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?

Yes. 訟 (sue, accuse) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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