Japanese Kanji

rai

rely · depend on · accuse falsely

Jinmeiyō variant · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONライrai
  • KUNたのむtanomu
  • KUNたよるtayoru

Meaning

Rely, depend on, accuse falsely.

賴 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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