Japanese Kanji

氐

tei

name of an ancient tribe

Extended kanji · 5 strokes

Readings

  • ONテイtei
  • ONタイtai
  • ONシshi
  • ONチchi
  • KUNふもとfumoto

Meaning

Name of an ancient tribe.

氐 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 5 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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