Japanese Kanji

gyou

solemn · large · grand

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONギョウgyou
  • ONgu
  • KUNおお.きいoo

Meaning

Solemn, large, grand, majestic.

顒 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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