“Graceful” or “Elegant” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “淑”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “淑” means “Chaste”, “Feminine virtue” or “Clear and pure” etc.

Jouyou Kanji “淑”

Jouyou Kanji “淑” Stroke Order
| Stroke # |
11 Strokes |
| On-Yomi |
しゅく(shuku) |
| Kun-Yomi |
よ(い)(yo(i)) |
| しと(やか)(shito(yaka)) |
| Meanings |
Graceful, Elegant, Grace, Polite |
| Chaste, Innocent, Pure, Clean |
| Admire, Adore |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “淑”, and their meanings
| Words |
Meanings |
| 淑気(しゅくき-shu ku ki) |
A Happy and mellow atmosphere for the new year |
| 淑女(しゅくじょ-shu ku jo) |
Woman of refinement, Gentlewoman, Lady, Madam |
| 淑人(しゅくじん-shu ku ji n) |
① Virtuous and good person, ② Beautiful gentle woman |
| 淑徳(しゅくとく-shu ku to ku) |
Feminine virtue, Womanly virtues |
| 私淑(ししゅく-shi shu ku) |
Adore (somebody), Looking up to, Being influenced by a person through his works |
| 静淑(せいしゅく-se i shu ku) |
Quiet and graceful |
| 貞淑(ていしゅく-te i shu ku) |
Chastity, Female virtue, Feminine modesty |
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