Japanese Kanji

hou

topknot · bun · coiled hairknot

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONホウhou
  • KUNたぼtabo

Meaning

Topknot, bun, coiled hairknot.

Stroke order for 髱

髱 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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