Japanese Kanji

hei

kill · die violent death

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONヘイhei
  • KUNたお.れるtao
  • KUNたお.すtao

Meaning

Kill, die violent death.

Stroke order for 斃

斃 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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