Japanese Kanji

sei

handkerchief · kerchief · shawl

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONセイsei
  • ONサイsai
  • ONエツetsu
  • ONエチechi
  • ONスイsui
  • KUNてふきtefuki

Meaning

Handkerchief, kerchief, shawl.

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

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