Japanese Kanji

bei

sleeve · foot (of hill) · edge

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONベイbei
  • ONケツketsu
  • KUNたまとtamato
  • KUNたもとtamoto

Meaning

Sleeve, foot (of hill), edge.

Stroke order for 袂

袂 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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