Japanese Kanji

hyou

to mount maps or scrolls · to paste

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONヒョウhyou
  • KUNひれhire

Meaning

To mount maps or scrolls, to paste.

裱 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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