Japanese Kanji

bu

charming · enchanting

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONbu
  • ONmu
  • KUNこ.びるko
  • KUNみめよ.いmimeyo

Meaning

Charming, enchanting.

嫵 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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