Japanese Kanji

ta

proud · lonely

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONta
  • KUNわび.しいwabi
  • KUNほこ.るhoko
  • KUNわ.びるwa

Meaning

Proud, lonely.

Stroke order for 侘

侘 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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