Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

廕

in

shade · protect · cover

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONインin
  • ONオンon
  • KUNおお.うoo
  • KUNかば.うkaba

Meaning

Shade, protect, cover.

廕 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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