Japanese Kanji

hou

help · assist · defend

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONホウhou
  • KUNたす.けるtasu

Meaning

Help, assist, defend, shoe upper.

幫 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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