Japanese Kanji

hou

impeach · censure · attack

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONホウhou
  • ONヒョウhyou
  • KUNはじ.くhaji

Meaning

Impeach, censure, attack.

抨 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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