Japanese Kanji

kou

foe · enemy · revenge

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • KUNあだ.するada

Meaning

Foe, enemy, revenge, grudge, feud.

Stroke order for 冦

冦 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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