Japanese Kanji

tei

imperial ancestor worship

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONテイtei
  • ONダイdai
  • KUNまつりmatsuri

Meaning

Imperial ancestor worship.

禘 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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