Japanese Kanji

kou

constant · regular · persistent

Jinmeiyō variant · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • KUNつね.にtsune

Meaning

Constant, regular, persistent.

Stroke order for 恆

恆 is a Jinmeiyō variant — 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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