Japanese Kanji

tei

grunting sound of pigs · clash

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONテイtei
  • ONセイsei
  • ONタイtai
  • KUNさるsaru

Meaning

Grunting sound of pigs, clash.

遰 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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