Japanese Kanji

kyou

peaceful · harmonious

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョウkyou
  • KUNかな.うkana
  • KUNあ.うa

Meaning

Peaceful, harmonious.

勰 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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