Japanese Kanji

jou

lift one's head

Extended kanji · 27 strokes

Readings

  • ONジョウjou
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNあ.がるa

Meaning

Lift one's head.

Stroke order for 驤

驤 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 27 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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