Japanese Kanji

hyou

horse's bit · bridle · ride

Extended kanji · 23 strokes

Readings

  • ONヒョウhyou
  • KUNくつわkutsuwa

Meaning

Horse's bit, bridle, ride.

鑣 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 23 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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