Japanese Kanji

ryou

to dawdle · the name of the father of the Emperor Yao

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONリョウryou
  • KUNしの.ぐshino
  • KUNすた.れるsuta

Meaning

To dawdle, the name of the father of the emperor yao.

夌 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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