Japanese Kanji

you

softening · mitigation

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONヨウyou
  • ONyu
  • KUNふさ.ぐfusa
  • KUNやわら.ぐyawara

Meaning

Softening, mitigation.

Stroke order for 雍

雍 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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