Japanese Kanji

hi

flutter · wave · bow to

Extended kanji · 19 strokes

Readings

  • ONhi
  • ONbi
  • ONmi
  • KUNなび.くnabi
  • KUNないnai
  • KUNわ.けるwa

Meaning

Flutter, wave, bow to, obey, seduce.

Stroke order for 靡

靡 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 19 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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