Japanese Kanji

tei

ingots · bars of metal · hurry

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONテイtei
  • ONジョウjou
  • KUNじがねjigane

Meaning

Ingots, bars of metal, hurry.

鋌 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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