Japanese Kanji

hei

clear & bright

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONヘイhei
  • KUNあきらかakiraka

Meaning

Clear & bright.

Stroke order for 炳

炳 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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