Japanese Kanji

you

boil · carbuncle

Extended kanji · 23 strokes

Readings

  • ONヨウyou
  • KUNはれものharemono

Meaning

Boil, carbuncle.

Stroke order for 癰

癰 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 23 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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