Japanese Kanji

ou

bend · curve · crooked

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONオウou
  • KUNま.げるma
  • KUNま.がるma
  • KUNま.げてma

Meaning

Bend, curve, crooked, perverse, lean, forcibly, against one's will.

Stroke order for 枉

枉 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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