Japanese Kanji

gi

compare with · draw analogy with

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONgi
  • ONカイkai
  • KUNなぞら.えるnazora
  • KUNくら.べるkura

Meaning

Compare with, draw analogy with.

儗 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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