Japanese Kanji

kou

hum · sing softly · groan

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONキョウkyou
  • KUNおび.えるobi

Meaning

Hum, sing softly, groan, moan.

哼 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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