Japanese Kanji

you

"male" principle · light · sun

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONヨウyou
  • KUNhi

Meaning

"male" principle, light, sun.

阳 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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