Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

朗

rou

clear · bright · distinct

Jinmeiyō variant · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONロウrou
  • KUNほが.らかhoga

Meaning

Clear, bright, distinct.

朗 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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