Japanese Kanji

hi

calf (of leg)

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONhi
  • KUNふくらはぎfukurahagi
  • KUNこむらkomura
  • KUNこぶらkobura

Meaning

Calf (of leg).

Stroke order for 腓

腓 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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