Japanese Kanji

eki

armpit · side

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONエキeki
  • ONセキseki
  • KUNわきwaki

Meaning

Armpit, side.

Stroke order for 腋

腋 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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