Japanese Kanji

kei

path · diameter · method

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONケイkei
  • KUNみちmichi
  • KUNこみちkomichi
  • KUNさしわたしsashiwatashi

Meaning

Path, diameter, method.

Stroke order for 徑

徑 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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