Japanese Kanji

ki

only · merely · but

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONki
  • ONshi
  • ONテイtei
  • ONタイtai
  • KUNたまたまtamatama

Meaning

Only, merely, but.

衹 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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