Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

頫

fu

bow · nod · condescend

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONフfu
  • ONバンban
  • ONマンman
  • KUNうつむ.くutsumu

Meaning

Bow, nod, condescend.

頫 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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