Japanese Kanji

you

to drive out demons, etc., (as was done at the new-year)

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONヨウyou
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNまつりmatsuri

Meaning

To drive out demons, etc., (as was done at the new-year).

禓 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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