Japanese Kanji

i

luxuriant growth · gentle · docile

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONi
  • ONa
  • KUNああaa

Meaning

Luxuriant growth, gentle, docile.

Stroke order for 猗

猗 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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