Japanese Kanji

hei

Shinto zigzag paper offerings · bad habit · humble prefix

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONヘイhei
  • KUNぬさnusa

Meaning

Shinto zigzag paper offerings, bad habit, humble prefix, gift.

Stroke order for 幤

幤 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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