Japanese Kanji

hi

to be desirous of speaking

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONhi
  • KUNいいなや.むiinaya

Meaning

To be desirous of speaking.

悱 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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