Japanese Kanji

hyoku

sincere · honest · depressed

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONヒョクhyoku
  • ONヒキhiki
  • ONフクfuku
  • KUNまことmakoto

Meaning

Sincere, honest, depressed.

愊 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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