Japanese Kanji

i

change · be of use · reach to

Jinmeiyō variant · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONi
  • KUNためtame
  • KUNな.るna
  • KUNな.すna

Meaning

Change, be of use, reach to, do, try, practice, cost, serve as.

Stroke order for 爲

爲 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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