Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

椑

hei

oval

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONヘイhei
  • ONバイbai
  • KUNたるtaru
  • KUNふだfuda

Meaning

Oval.

椑 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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