Japanese Kanji

hyuu

hair hanging long · mane · long hair radical (no.190)

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONヒュウhyuu
  • ONヒョウhyou

Meaning

Hair hanging long, mane, long hair radical (no.190).

Stroke order for 髟

髟 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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