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秀“preeminence” Kanjihiideru / shū

How to write 秀

Meaning and readings

Meaning

preeminence, supremacy, distinction

Onyomi (音読み)

  • しゅう shū

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

  • ひい(でる) hii(deru)

Japanese reading

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