Japanese Kanji

eki

side (of body) · carry under arm

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONエキeki
  • KUNたす.けるtasu
  • KUNわきばさ.むwakibasa

Meaning

Side (of body), carry under arm.

Stroke order for 掖

掖 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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