Japanese Kanji

ei

polish

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONエイei
  • ONヨウyou
  • ONケイkei
  • ONギョウgyou
  • KUNみが.くmiga

Meaning

Polish.

鎣 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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