Japanese Kanji

bou

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONボウbou
  • ONモウmou
  • KUNおいぼ.れるoibo

Meaning

Meaning not recorded in standard references.

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

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