Japanese Kanji

hi

levee · embankment · hill

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONhi
  • ONha
  • KUNつつみtsutsumi

Meaning

Levee, embankment, hill, slope.

Stroke order for 陂

陂 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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