Japanese Kanji

hou

husk · bract · straw wrapper

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONホウhou
  • ONヒョウhyou
  • KUNつとtsuto

Meaning

Husk, bract, straw wrapper, souvenir gift, bribe.

Stroke order for 苞

苞 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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