Japanese Kanji

kei

ancient ordinary kimono

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONケイkei
  • ONカイkai
  • ONke
  • KUNうちきuchiki
  • KUNうちかけuchikake

Meaning

Ancient ordinary kimono.

Stroke order for 褂

褂 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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