Japanese Kanji

hei

bright · shining · splendid

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONヘイhei
  • ONヒョウhyou
  • KUNあき.らかaki

Meaning

Bright, shining, splendid.

苪 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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