Japanese Kanji

ei

descendant · border

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONエイei
  • KUNすそsuso
  • KUNすえsue

Meaning

Descendant, border.

Stroke order for 裔

裔 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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