Japanese Kanji

yo

fame · reputation · praise

Extended kanji · 20 strokes

Readings

  • ONyo
  • KUNほ.まれho
  • KUNほ.めるho

Meaning

Fame, reputation, praise.

Stroke order for 譽

譽 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 20 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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