Japanese Kanji

kyo

exhale · blow out · deep sigh

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョkyo
  • KUNふくfuku
  • KUNうそuso

Meaning

Exhale, blow out, deep sigh, hiss, praise, flatter, lie.

Stroke order for 噓

噓 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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