Japanese Kanji

hyou

depend · rely · evidence

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONヒョウhyou
  • KUNつ.くtsu
  • KUNつか.れるtsuka
  • KUNよ.るyo

Meaning

Depend, rely, evidence, proof, according to, possess, haunt.

Stroke order for 憑

憑 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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