Japanese Kanji

kei

blessing · grace · favor

Jinmeiyō variant · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONケイkei
  • ONe
  • KUNめぐ.むmegu
  • KUNめぐ.みmegu

Meaning

Blessing, grace, favor, kindness.

Stroke order for 惠

惠 is a Jinmeiyō variant — 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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