Japanese Kanji

kyou

white · shining

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョウkyou
  • ONコウkou
  • KUNきよ.いkiyo
  • KUNしろ.いshiro

Meaning

White, shining.

Stroke order for 皎

皎 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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