Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

跑

hou

run · flee · leave in hurry

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONホウhou
  • ONビョウbyou
  • ONハクhaku
  • KUNだくdaku
  • KUNあが.くaga

Meaning

Run, flee, leave in hurry, trot, trotting.

跑 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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