Japanese Kanji

keki

quiet

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONケキkeki
  • KUNしず.かshizu
  • KUNひっそりhiっsori

Meaning

Quiet.

閴 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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