Japanese Kanji

you

wonder · rove · stray

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONヨウyou
  • KUNさまよ.うsamayo

Meaning

Wonder, rove, stray, hesitating.

徉 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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