# 醜 — Ugly

Frequency rank 1988 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

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

More common than 賑 (Bustling), less common than 塀 (Fence).

- On’yomi: しゅう
- Kun’yomi: みにく
- Radical: 酉 Wine (Kangxi 164)
- Frequency path: Level XVI of XX

Alcohol on the left reeks near a demon and cow on the right — an ugly demon riding a cow, reeking of alcohol, the most hideous sight in the village.

In words:

- 醜い みにくい — ugly

[Study 醜](https://app.kanjidrift.com/study?kanji=%E9%86%9C)

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