Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

灋

hou

law

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONホウhou
  • ONハツhatsu
  • ONホツhotsu
  • KUNふらんfuran
  • KUNのりnori

Meaning

Law.

灋 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 21 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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