Japanese Kanji

hi

thigh

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONhi
  • ONヘイhei
  • KUNももmomo

Meaning

Thigh.

Stroke order for 髀

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

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