Japanese Kanji

ou

beat · fight with fists · hit

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONオウou
  • ONku
  • KUNなぐ.るnagu
  • KUNたた.くtata

Meaning

Beat, fight with fists, hit, to strike, brawl.

Stroke order for 毆

毆 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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