Japanese Kanji

kyou

end · finally

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョウkyou
  • ONケイkei
  • KUNおわ.るowa
  • KUNついにtsuini
  • KUNわた.るwata

Meaning

End, finally.

Stroke order for 竟

竟 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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