Japanese Kanji

kou

cunning · sly · crafty

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONキョウkyou
  • KUNずる.いzuru
  • KUNこす.いkosu
  • KUNわるがしこ.いwarugashiko

Meaning

Cunning, sly, crafty, miserly, mean, stingy.

Stroke order for 狡

狡 is a Extended kanji — 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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