Japanese Kanji

kei

jade scepter or tablet (authority symbol)

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONケイkei
  • KUNたまtama

Meaning

Jade scepter or tablet (authority symbol).

Stroke order for 珪

珪 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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