Japanese Kanji

rou

clear · bright · distinct

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONロウrou
  • KUNほが.らかhoga
  • KUNあき.らかaki

Meaning

Clear, bright, distinct.

Stroke order for 朖

朖 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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