Japanese Kanji

hei

be worn-out · be dilapidated · be defeated

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONヘイhei
  • KUNやぶ.れるyabu

Meaning

Be worn-out, be dilapidated, be defeated.

Stroke order for 敝

敝 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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