Japanese Kanji

kyo

hemp-like plant · taro · herb

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョkyo
  • ONko
  • KUNいもimo

Meaning

Hemp-like plant, taro, herb.

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

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