Japanese Kanji

fuku

go against · disobey

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONフクfuku
  • ONヒョクhyoku
  • KUNもと.るmoto

Meaning

Go against, disobey.

Stroke order for 愎

愎 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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