Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

襀

seki

pleat · fold · tuck

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONセキseki
  • ONシャクshaku
  • KUNひだhida

Meaning

Pleat, fold, tuck, crease.

襀 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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