Japanese Kanji

chou

slim, well proportioned, beautiful body · charming · captivating

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONチョウchou
  • ONジョウjou
  • ONタクtaku
  • ONテキteki
  • ONチャクchaku
  • KUNよいyoi
  • KUNあで.やかade

Meaning

Slim, well proportioned, beautiful body, charming, captivating, ancient chinese play.

嬥 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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