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On
ソウ
Kun
さと.い・みみざと.い
Meaning
wise; quick of hearing

Origin

ORIGIN

An ear plus passing through freely: hearing keenly and grasping quickly — sharp-witted.

Stroke order

STROKE ORDER

Compounds

COMPOUNDS

  • 聡明そうめい

    wise; clear-headed

  • 聡敏そうびん

    quick-witted

Example

EXAMPLE

A sentence using this kanji

聡明な判断にみな感心した。

Everyone admired the clear-headed judgement.

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