Japanese Kanji

hei

expel · cast off · arrange

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONヘイhei
  • ONヒョウhyou
  • KUNはら.うhara

Meaning

Expel, cast off, arrange.

摒 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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