Japanese Kanji

you

breast · strike

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONヨウyou
  • ONオウou
  • KUNむねmune

Meaning

Breast, strike.

Stroke order for 膺

膺 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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