Japanese Kanji

bou

to choose · to select · greens

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONボウbou
  • ONモウmou
  • KUNはびこ.るhabiko

Meaning

To choose, to select, greens.

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

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