Japanese Kanji

ho

disease · ailment

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONho
  • ONfu
  • KUNや.むya

Meaning

Disease, ailment.

痡 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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