Japanese Kanji

hou

wild goose · madam of a brothel · crested ibis

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONホウhou
  • KUNときtoki
  • KUNのがんnogan

Meaning

Wild goose, madam of a brothel, crested ibis.

Stroke order for 鴇

鴇 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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