Japanese Kanji

hin

scowl · raise eyebrows

Extended kanji · 24 strokes

Readings

  • ONヒンhin
  • KUNひそ.めるhiso
  • KUNしか.めるshika

Meaning

Scowl, raise eyebrows.

Stroke order for 顰

顰 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 24 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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