Japanese Kanji

kei

hairpin · crossbar of anchor · metal rod on sheath

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONケイkei
  • KUNこうがいkougai

Meaning

Hairpin, crossbar of anchor, metal rod on sheath.

Stroke order for 笄

笄 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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