Japanese Kanji

ryou

clear · intelligible · severe

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONリョウryou
  • KUNさといsatoi

Meaning

Clear, intelligible, severe, cold.

憭 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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