Japanese Kanji

ki

pray for good fortune

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONki
  • ONke
  • KUNきざしkizashi

Meaning

Pray for good fortune.

禨 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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