Japanese Kanji

tai

dam · jock · inclined plane on a canal, where boats can be hauled up or down

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONタイtai
  • KUNせきseki

Meaning

Dam, jock, inclined plane on a canal, where boats can be hauled up or down.

埭 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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