Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

麃

hou

till · plow

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONホウhou
  • ONビョウbyou
  • KUNおおしかooshika

Meaning

Till, plow.

麃 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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