Japanese Kanji

hou

roast · broil · bake

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONホウhou
  • ONビョウbyou
  • ONフウfuu
  • ONfu

Meaning

Roast, broil, bake.

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

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