“Protection” or “Support” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “擁”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “擁” means “Embrace”, “Stand by” or “Hold (in one’s arms)” etc.

Jouyou Kanji “擁”

Jouyou Kanji “擁” Stroke Order
| Stroke # |
16 Strokes |
| On-Yomi |
よう(you) |
| Kun-Yomi |
いだ(く)(ida(ku)) |
| だ(く)(da(ku)) |
| まも(る)(mamo(ru)) |
| Meanings |
Hold (in one’s arms) |
| Protect, Support, Stand by |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “擁”, and their meanings
| Words |
Meanings |
| 擁護(ようご-yo u go) |
Protection, Defense, Support, Safeguarding, Championship, Vindication |
| 擁立(ようりつ-yo u ri tsu) |
Supporting, Backing (for a position, Giving support to, Helping (someone) to a position |
| 抱擁(ほうよう-ho u yo u) |
Hug, Embrace, Embracing, Embracement |
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