Japanese Kanji

hin

kneecap

Extended kanji · 24 strokes

Readings

  • ONヒンhin

Meaning

Kneecap.

髕 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 24 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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