Japanese Kanji

hei

marry off · pair · match

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONヘイhei
  • ONhi
  • KUNつれあいtsureai

Meaning

Marry off, pair, match, compare.

媲 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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