Kanji · N1

/ ugly

Kanji for ugly, unclean, or shame.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)シュウSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)みにく.い、しこNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

醜 carries the meaning ugly, unclean, or shame.

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Common compounds with 醜

しゅうあくugly / unsightly / hideous
しゅうたいdisgraceful behavior / disgraceful behaviour / shameful conduct
しゅうぶんscandal
みにくいugly / unattractive / bad-looking
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