Japanese Kanji

hi

to prepare · to regulate · to hand up

Extended kanji · 5 strokes

Readings

  • ONhi
  • ONヘイhei
  • ONハイhai
  • KUNおさ.めるosa

Meaning

To prepare, to regulate, to hand up.

庀 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 5 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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