Japanese Kanji

myou

mysterious · subtle · exquisite

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONミョウmyou
  • ONビョウbyou
  • KUNたえtae

Meaning

Mysterious, subtle, exquisite.

玅 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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