Japanese Kanji

chi

late · tardy · slow

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONchi
  • KUNおく.れるoku
  • KUNおく.らすoku
  • KUNおそ.いoso

Meaning

Late, tardy, slow, delay.

Stroke order for 遲

遲 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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