Japanese Kanji

gei

skill · ability in handicraft a craft · an art

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONゲイgei
  • ONウンun
  • KUNう.えるu
  • KUNのりnori

Meaning

Skill, ability in handicraft a craft, an art, calling, trade, accomplishment.

秇 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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