Japanese Kanji

kei

carry (in hand) · armed with · bring along

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONケイkei
  • KUNたずさ.えるtazusa
  • KUNたずさ.わるtazusa

Meaning

Carry (in hand), armed with, bring along.

Stroke order for 攜

攜 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 21 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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