Japanese Kanji

kyou

lofty · high · raise

Extended kanji · 4 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョウkyou
  • ONゴウgou
  • KUNのぞ.むnozo
  • KUNな.すna
  • KUNたか.ぶるtaka

Meaning

Lofty, high, raise, high-priced.

卬 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 4 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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