Japanese Kanji

bu

do not · must not · be not

Extended kanji · 4 strokes

Readings

  • ONbu
  • ONmu
  • KUNははhaha
  • KUNbo
  • KUNないnai

Meaning

Do not, must not, be not, mother radical (no. 80).

Stroke order for 毋

毋 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 4 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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