Japanese Kanji

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gate · door · living quarters

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONi
  • ONki

Meaning

Gate, door, living quarters.

闈 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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