Japanese Kanji

hou

surname

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONホウhou
  • KUNふさ.ぐfusa

Meaning

Surname.

逄 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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