Japanese Kanji

chuu

daytime · daylight

Jinmeiyō variant · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONチュウchuu
  • KUNひるhiru

Meaning

Daytime, daylight.

Stroke order for 晝

晝 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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