Japanese Kanji

hou

to recite · to intone · to chant

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONホウhou
  • ONho
  • ONbu
  • KUNおおごえoogoe

Meaning

To recite, to intone, to chant.

唪 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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