Japanese Kanji

rai

come · plough · three-branch tree radical (no. 127)

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONライrai
  • ONルイrui
  • KUNki
  • KUNku
  • KUNすきsuki

Meaning

Come, plough, three-branch tree radical (no. 127).

Stroke order for 耒

耒 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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