Japanese Kanji

kyou

strong

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョウkyou
  • ONゴウgou
  • KUNつよ.いtsuyo

Meaning

Strong.

Stroke order for 彊

彊 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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