Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

痙

kei

have a cramp

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONケイkei
  • KUNつ.るtsu
  • KUNひきつ.るhikitsu

Meaning

Have a cramp.

Stroke order

Stroke order for 痙

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

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