Japanese Kanji
笄kei
hairpin · crossbar of anchor · metal rod on sheath
Extended kanji · 10 strokes
Hairpin, crossbar of anchor, metal rod on sheath.
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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