Japanese Kanji

kei

light · easy · simple

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONケイkei
  • KUNかる.いkaru
  • KUNかろ.やかkaro
  • KUNかろ.んじるkaro

Meaning

Light, easy, simple, gentle.

Stroke order for 輕

輕 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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