Japanese Kanji

sei

archives · surname

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONセイsei
  • ONジョウjou
  • KUNくらkura

Meaning

Archives, surname.

宬 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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