Japanese Kanji

ri

proceed to · assume a post

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONri
  • ONレイrei
  • KUNるいrui
  • KUNのぞ.むnozo
  • KUNつ.くtsu

Meaning

Proceed to, assume a post.

Stroke order for 莅

莅 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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