Japanese Kanji

bu

1/2 pr st

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONbu
  • ONmu

Meaning

1/2 pr st.

珷 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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