Japanese Kanji

hyou

ice · hail

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONヒョウhyou
  • KUNこおりkoori
  • KUNhi
  • KUNこお.るkoo

Meaning

Ice, hail.

Stroke order for 冰

冰 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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