Japanese Kanji

ryuu

anthus · skylark

Extended kanji · 22 strokes

Readings

  • ONリュウryuu
  • ONru
  • ONボウbou
  • ONmu
  • KUNひばりhibari

Meaning

Anthus, skylark.

鷚 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 22 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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