Japanese Kanji

kyou

expatriate · person living abroad · temporary home

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョウkyou

Meaning

Expatriate, person living abroad, temporary home.

Stroke order for 僑

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

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