Japanese Kanji

kin

open-mouthed laughter · listen to · pound (sterling, lb)

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONキンkin
  • KUNポンドポンド
  • KUNわら.うwara

Meaning

Open-mouthed laughter, listen to, pound (sterling, lb).

Stroke order for 听

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

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