Kanji for "Defy"
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "defy". The most popular choice is shown first.
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yonder, facing, beyond, confront, defy, tend toward, approach
Reading: kou
6 strokes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for defy?
The most common kanji for "defy" is 向, read as kou. It means yonder, facing, beyond. Related kanji: 抗 (defy), 背 (defy), 冒 (defy), 凌 (defy).
How many strokes does 向 have?
向 has 6 strokes.