Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

幪

bou

cover · shelter · screen

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONボウbou
  • ONムmu
  • ONモウmou
  • KUNふくさfukusa

Meaning

Cover, shelter, screen, protect.

幪 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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