Japanese Kanji

仿

hou

imitate · copy · as if

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONホウhou
  • KUNさまよ.うsamayo
  • KUNなら.うnara
  • KUNくら.べるkura

Meaning

Imitate, copy, as if, stand still, wander.

仿 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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