Japanese Kanji

kyou

bind · firm · secure

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョウkyou

Meaning

Bind, firm, secure, strong.

巩 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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