Japanese Kanji

ei

intelligence · imperial

Jinmeiyō (name kanji) · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONエイei
  • KUNあき.らかaki

Meaning

Intelligence, imperial.

Stroke order for 叡

叡 is a Jinmeiyō (name kanji) — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents. Jinmeiyō kanji are officially approved for use in Japanese personal names and may be encountered in legal documents and family registries.

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