Japanese Kanji

ryou

(Cantonese) man · person · mature

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONリョウryou
  • ONro
  • ONロウrou
  • KUNおお.きいoo

Meaning

(cantonese) man, person, mature.

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

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