Japanese Kanji

kei

chickens · domestic fowl

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONケイkei
  • KUNにわとりniwatori
  • KUNとりtori

Meaning

Chickens, domestic fowl.

雞 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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