Japanese Kanji

ki

chest · coffer · rice tub

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONki
  • KUNひつhitsu

Meaning

Chest, coffer, rice tub.

Stroke order for 匱

匱 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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