Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

韁

kyou

reins · halter · bridle

Extended kanji · 22 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョウkyou
  • ONコウkou
  • KUNたづなtazuna

Meaning

Reins, halter, bridle.

韁 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 22 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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