Japanese Kanji

tei

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Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONテイtei
  • ONタイtai
  • ONテキteki
  • ONチャクchaku
  • KUNこうがいkougai

Meaning

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揥 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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