Japanese Kanji

kou

to mix with · to associate with · to join

Extended kanji · 4 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONギョウgyou
  • KUNまじ.わるmaji

Meaning

To mix with, to associate with, to join, double x radical (no. 89).

Stroke order for 爻

爻 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 4 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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