Japanese Kanji

gin

limit · boundary

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONギンgin
  • ONゴンgon
  • KUNきしkishi
  • KUNさか.いsaka

Meaning

Limit, boundary.

Stroke order for 垠

垠 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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