Japanese Kanji

bu

to skip about · to dance for joy

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONbu
  • ONmu
  • KUNま.うma
  • KUNま.わすma

Meaning

To skip about, to dance for joy.

儛 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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