Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

臂

hi

elbow

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONヒhi
  • KUNひじhiji

Meaning

Elbow.

Stroke order

Stroke order for 臂

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

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