Japanese Kanji

wa

in harmony · calm · peaceful

Extended kanji · 22 strokes

Readings

  • ONwa
  • ONo
  • ONka
  • KUNやわ.らぐyawa
  • KUNやわ.らげるyawa

Meaning

In harmony, calm, peaceful.

龢 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 22 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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