Japanese Kanji

hei

handle · lever · knob

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONヘイhei
  • ONヒョウhyou

Meaning

Handle, lever, knob, authority.

棅 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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