Japanese Kanji

kei

in opposition · distant from · separated

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONケイkei
  • ONke
  • KUNく.れるku

Meaning

In opposition, distant from, separated.

暌 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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