Japanese Kanji

hou

in a hurry · excited · agitated

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONホウhou
  • ONヒョウhyou

Meaning

In a hurry, excited, agitated.

Stroke order for 怦

怦 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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