Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

楅

hyuku

guard

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONヒュクhyuku
  • ONヒキhiki
  • ONフクfuku
  • ONヒョクhyoku

Meaning

Guard.

楅 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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