Japanese Kanji

kou

threat · long ages

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONゴウgou
  • ONキョウkyou
  • KUNおびや.かすobiya

Meaning

Threat, long ages.

Stroke order for 刧

刧 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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