Japanese Kanji

kyou

lucky · fortunate

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョウkyou
  • KUNゆ.くyu
  • KUNうかが.うukaga
  • KUNもと.めるmoto

Meaning

Lucky, fortunate.

儌 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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