Japanese Kanji

hi

bit (horse)

Extended kanji · 22 strokes

Readings

  • ONhi
  • KUNくつわkutsuwa
  • KUNたづなtazuna

Meaning

Bit (horse).

Stroke order for 轡

轡 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 22 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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