Japanese Kanji

gyo

defend · protect · resist

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONギョgyo
  • ONgo
  • KUNふせ.ぐfuse

Meaning

Defend, protect, resist, ward off.

Stroke order for 禦

禦 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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