Japanese Kanji

hi

add · increase · attach

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONhi
  • ONヘイhei
  • KUNますmasu
  • KUNあたえ.るatae
  • KUNたす.けるtasu

Meaning

Add, increase, attach, low fence.

埤 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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