Japanese Kanji

bou

look at · gaze at · hope

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONボウbou
  • ONモウmou
  • KUNもちづきmochizuki

Meaning

Look at, gaze at, hope, expect.

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

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