Japanese Kanji

sui

pure · unadulterated · select

Jinmeiyō variant · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONスイsui
  • KUNいきiki

Meaning

Pure, unadulterated, select.

Stroke order for 粹

粹 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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