Japanese Kanji

hyou

lean on · recline on · lie heavy

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONヒョウhyou
  • ONヘイhei
  • KUNもた.れるmota
  • KUNよ.るyo

Meaning

Lean on, recline on, lie heavy.

Stroke order for 凭

凭 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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