Japanese Kanji

hou

peak · summit

Jinmeiyō variant · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONホウhou
  • KUNみねmine
  • KUNne

Meaning

Peak, summit.

Stroke order for 峯

峯 is a Jinmeiyō variant — 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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