Japanese Kanji

hou

pimple

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONホウhou
  • ONビョウbyou
  • KUNにきびnikibi

Meaning

Pimple.

Stroke order for 皰

皰 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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