Japanese Kanji

kei

cut · slice off · pierce

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONケイkei
  • ONke
  • KUNさ.すsa
  • KUNさ.くsa
  • KUNえぐ.るegu

Meaning

Cut, slice off, pierce.

刲 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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