Japanese Kanji

you

languid

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONヨウyou
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNものういmonoui

Meaning

Languid.

Stroke order for 慵

慵 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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