Japanese Kanji

hyou

glare at · look askance at · squint

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONヒョウhyou
  • KUNみ.るmi

Meaning

Glare at, look askance at, squint, scrutinizing search.

瞟 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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