Japanese Kanji

kei

classic works · pass through

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONケイkei
  • ONキョウkyou
  • KUNへ.るhe
  • KUNた.つta
  • KUNたていとtateito

Meaning

Classic works, pass through.

Stroke order for 經

經 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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