Japanese Kanji

ha

lame · lameness · odd shoe

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONha
  • ONhi
  • KUNびっこbiっko
  • KUNちんばchinba

Meaning

Lame, lameness, odd shoe.

Stroke order for 跛

跛 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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