Japanese Kanji

ei

entangle · entwine · coil

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONエイei
  • ONヨウyou
  • KUNめぐ.るmegu

Meaning

Entangle, entwine, coil.

縈 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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