Japanese Kanji

ki

reins · connection

Extended kanji · 24 strokes

Readings

  • ONki
  • ONha
  • KUNおもが.いomoga
  • KUNたづなtazuna
  • KUNたびtabi

Meaning

Reins, connection.

Stroke order for 羈

羈 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 24 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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