Japanese Kanji

an

hood · flattering · enclosed in something that goes round and round

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONアンan
  • ONオンon
  • ONコウkou
  • KUNこびへつら.うkobihetsura
  • KUNめぐ.るmegu

Meaning

Hood, flattering, enclosed in something that goes round and round.

匼 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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