Japanese Kanji

ou

answer · yes · OK

Jinmeiyō variant · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONオウou
  • ONヨウyou
  • KUNあた.るata
  • KUNまさにmasani
  • KUNこた.えるkota

Meaning

Answer, yes, ok, reply, accept.

Stroke order for 應

應 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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