Japanese Kanji

you

beautiful (as a jewel)

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONヨウyou
  • KUNたまtama

Meaning

Beautiful (as a jewel).

Stroke order for 瑤

瑤 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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