Japanese Kanji

ri

bridal veil · to tie · to bind

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONri
  • ONchi
  • KUNかぎ.るkagi

Meaning

Bridal veil, to tie, to bind.

縭 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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