Japanese Kanji

ho

drink with others · drink heavily

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONho
  • ONbu
  • KUNうたげutage

Meaning

Drink with others, drink heavily.

酺 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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