Japanese Kanji

hitsu

clear out · sweep away

Jinmeiyō variant · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONヒツhitsu
  • ONフツfutsu
  • ONホツhotsu
  • KUNはら.うhara

Meaning

Clear out, sweep away.

Stroke order for 拂

拂 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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