Japanese Kanji

hou

fire · roast

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONホウhou
  • ONハイhai
  • KUNほう.じるhou
  • KUNあぶ.るabu

Meaning

Fire, roast.

Stroke order for 焙

焙 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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