Japanese Kanji

hi

skirt · long robe for women, having no sleeves and fasten down the front

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONhi
  • KUNふくろfukuro

Meaning

Skirt, long robe for women, having no sleeves and fasten down the front.

帔 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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