Kanji

Jinmeiyō kanji, used in names

JLPT level: N1

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Stroke count: 15

Meaning: banana, plantain

Kunyomi:

Onyomi: ショウ

Composition:

Radical

Radical:

Meaning: grass

Examples

Onyomi Examples

ショウフウ correct style in a haiku (like Basho's)

ショウモン disciple of Basho

コウショウ banana

バショウ Japanese fiber banana (Musa basjoo)