# 袖 — Sleeve

Frequency rank 1522 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 舗 (Shop), less common than 鎖 (Chain).

- On’yomi: しゅう
- Kun’yomi: そで
- Radical: 衣 Clothes (Kangxi 145)
- Frequency path: Level XII of XX

An outfit on the left has a reason on the right — the outfit has a reason for its design: the flowing sleeves are perfect for elegant movement.

In words:

- 袖 そで — sleeve

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