Japanese Kanji

hou

wrap · pack up · cover

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONホウhou
  • ONka
  • KUNつつ.むtsutsu

Meaning

Wrap, pack up, cover, conceal.

Stroke order for 裹

裹 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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