Japanese Kanji

ryou

lonely

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONリョウryou
  • KUNさび.しいsabi

Meaning

Lonely.

Stroke order for 寥

寥 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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