What does the kanji 襲 mean?

The kanji 襲 (osō) means "pile, heap, layers (e.g. of clothing)". It is a JLPT N1 character.

What kanji is "osō"?

"osō" is written with the kanji 襲, meaning "pile, heap, layers (e.g. of clothing)". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) しゅう (shū), kunyomi (native Japanese) おそう (osō), かさね (kasane). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 襲?

Write 襲 ("pile") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.