Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

薙

tei

mow down (the enemy)

Jinmeiyō (name kanji) · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONテイtei
  • ONチchi
  • KUNな.ぐna
  • KUNなぎnagi
  • KUNか.るka

Meaning

Mow down (the enemy).

Stroke order

Stroke order for 薙

薙 is a Jinmeiyō (name kanji) — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents. Jinmeiyō kanji are officially approved for use in Japanese personal names and may be encountered in legal documents and family registries.

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