Japanese Kanji

hou

be amazed · disgusted · shocked

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONホウhou
  • KUNほけ.るhoke
  • KUNぼ.けるbo
  • KUNあき.れるaki

Meaning

Be amazed, disgusted, shocked.

Stroke order for 呆

呆 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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