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Kanji Details for 惣

Kanji definition, readings and usage

JLPT 1

Strokes: 12

Radicals:

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  • ソウ
  • いそが.しい
  • そうじて

Popular Words

Common words that use this kanji

  • 惣菜, 総菜

    side dish; daily (household) dish

  • 惣社, 総社

    shrine enshrining several gods

  • 総領, 惣領, 總領

    eldest child; oldest child; first-born child

    child who carries on the family name

    pre-ritsuryo official established in key provinces, responsible for administration of his home and surrounding provinces

    head of a warrior clan (Kamakura period)

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