Japanese Kanji

hi

negation · wicked person

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONhi
  • KUNあら.ずara
  • KUNかたみkatami

Meaning

Negation, wicked person.

Stroke order for 匪

匪 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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