Japanese Kanji

hyou

duckweed

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONヒョウhyou
  • KUNうきぐさukigusa

Meaning

Duckweed.

薸 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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