Japanese Kanji

you

darkness · dimly

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONヨウyou
  • KUNくら.いkura
  • KUNはるかharuka

Meaning

Darkness, dimly.

Stroke order for 杳

杳 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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