Japanese Kanji

hai

label · signboard · medal

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONハイhai
  • KUNぱいpai
  • KUNふだfuda

Meaning

Label, signboard, medal, mahjong tiles.

Stroke order for 牌

牌 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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