醜
Kanji · N1
醜 / ugly
Kanji for ugly, unclean, or shame.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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
醜悪しゅうあくugly / unsightly / hideous
醜態しゅうたいdisgraceful behavior / disgraceful behaviour / shameful conduct
醜聞しゅうぶんscandal
醜いみにくいugly / unattractive / bad-looking
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