Japanese Kanji

hai

be contrary

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONハイhai
  • ONボツbotsu
  • KUNもと.るmoto

Meaning

Be contrary.

Stroke order for 悖

悖 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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