Japanese Kanji

hou

splashed pattern (on cloth)

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONホウhou
  • KUNかすりkasuri

Meaning

Splashed pattern (on cloth).

Stroke order for 絣

絣 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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