Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

嬈

nyou

graceful · charming · fascinating

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONニョウnyou
  • ONドウdou
  • ONキョウkyou
  • ONジョウjou
  • ONヨウyou
  • KUNわずら.わしいwazura
  • KUNなや.むnaya

Meaning

Graceful, charming, fascinating.

嬈 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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