Japanese Kanji

you

beautiful

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONヨウyou
  • ONチョウchou
  • KUNうつく.しいutsuku

Meaning

Beautiful.

Stroke order for 姚

姚 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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