Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

搒

hou

pole · beat

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONホウhou
  • ONヒョウhyou
  • KUNおお.うoo

Meaning

Pole, beat.

搒 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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