鮫
Shark
Top 2,000-2,500 · #224417 strokes
Meanings
Shark
On'yomi
こう
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
さめ、 みずち
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
鮫 is written in 17 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
鮫 (Shark) is not taught on WaniKani. It ranks #2244 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 17 strokes.
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