Japanese Kanji

you

maid who accompanies bride to her new home · to escort a concubine

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONヨウyou
  • KUNおく.るoku
  • KUNつきそ.いtsukiso

Meaning

Maid who accompanies bride to her new home, to escort a concubine.

媵 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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