Japanese Kanji

ru

frequently · often · again & again

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONru
  • KUNしばしばshibashiba

Meaning

Frequently, often, again & again.

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

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