Japanese Kanji

hou

cruel · violent · passionate

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONホウhou
  • KUNしいたげるshiitageru

Meaning

Cruel, violent, passionate.

虣 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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