Japanese Kanji

kin

pride · respect

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONキンkin
  • ONキョウkyou
  • ONケイkei
  • KUNあわ.れむawa
  • KUNつつし.むtsutsushi
  • KUNほこ.るhoko

Meaning

Pride, respect.

Stroke order for 矜

矜 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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