Japanese Kanji

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hem · margin · reason

Jinmeiyō variant · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONエンen
  • KUNふちfuchi
  • KUNへりheri

Meaning

Hem, margin, reason, cause, karma, fate.

緣 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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