Japanese Kanji

nou

before · preceding · earlier

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONノウnou
  • ONドウdou
  • KUNさき.にsaki

Meaning

Before, preceding, earlier, former, past, previously.

Stroke order for 曩

曩 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 21 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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