Japanese Kanji

ei

crown string · breast harness

Extended kanji · 23 strokes

Readings

  • ONエイei
  • ONヨウyou

Meaning

Crown string, breast harness.

Stroke order for 纓

纓 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 23 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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