Kanji for "Hug"
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "hug". The most popular choice is shown first.
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embrace, hug, hold in arms
Reading: hou
8 strokes · dynamic
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for hug?
The most common kanji for "hug" is 抱, read as hou. It means embrace, hug, hold in arms. Related kanji: 擁 (hug).
How many strokes does 抱 have?
抱 has 8 strokes.