Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

坯

hi

dam · embankment · weir

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONヒhi
  • ONハイhai
  • ONヘhe
  • KUNおかoka

Meaning

Dam, embankment, weir.

坯 is a Extended kanji — 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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