Japanese Kanji

rei

lychee

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONレイrei
  • ONri
  • ONレンren
  • KUNおおにらoonira

Meaning

Lychee.

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

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