Japanese Kanji

sei

make up face · ornament · quiet

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONセイsei
  • ONショウshou

Meaning

Make up face, ornament, quiet.

靚 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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