Japanese Kanji

seki

sole of the foot

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONセキseki
  • KUNあしのうらashinoura

Meaning

Sole of the foot.

Stroke order for 跖

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

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