Japanese Kanji

hi

department in the State of Lu, in what is now Shantung or N. China

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONhi

Meaning

Department in the state of lu, in what is now shantung or n. china.

邳 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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