“Ugly” or “Repulsive” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “醜”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “醜” means “Grotesque”, “Dishonor” or “Disgrace” etc.

Jouyou Kanji “醜”

Jouyou Kanji “醜” Stroke Order
| Stroke # |
17 Strokes |
| On-Yomi |
しゅう(shuu) |
| Kun-Yomi |
みにく(い)(miniku(i)) |
| にく(む)(niku(mu)) |
| しこ(shiko) |
| たぐい(tagui) |
| Meanings |
Ugly, Unsightly, Hideous |
| Shame, Disgrace, Humiliation |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “醜”, and their meanings
| Words |
Meanings |
| 醜悪(しゅうあく-shu u a ku) |
Ugliness, Wickedness, Vileness, Unsightly, Hideous, Repulsive, Disgraceful |
| 醜怪(しゅうかい-shu u ka i) |
Monstrously ugly, Grotesque, Hideous, Ugly and bizarre |
| 醜業(しゅうぎょう-shu u gyo u) |
Shameful occupation, Immoral calling, Prostitution |
| 醜行(しゅうこう-shu u ko u) |
Disgraceful conduct, Shameful behavior |
| 醜女(しゅうじょ or しこめ-shu u jo (or) shi ko me) |
① Plain-looking woman, Ugry woman, ② Female demon |
| 醜状(しゅうじょう-shu u jo u) |
① Disgraceful state of affairs, ② Ugry scar marks |
| 醜態(しゅうたい-shu u ta i) |
Disgraceful behavior, Shameful conduct, Scandalous behavior |
| 醜婦(しゅうふ-shu u fu) |
Ugly woman, Unattractive woman, Homely woman, Plain woman |
| 醜聞(しゅうぶん-shu u bu n) |
Scandal, Ugly rumor, Infamy |
| 醜名(しゅうめい-shu u me i) |
Shameful rumor, Scandal, Stigma, Infamy |
| 醜名 or 四股名(しこな-shi ko na) |
Sumo wrestler’s stage name |
| 醜類(しゅうるい-shu u ru i) |
Evil-doers, Evil companion, Companion of shameful behavior |
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