Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

僄

hyou

light · airy

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONヒョウhyou
  • KUNかる.いkaru
  • KUNかろ.んずるkaro
  • KUNすばや.いsubaya

Meaning

Light, airy.

僄 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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