Japanese Kanji

rei

spirit · soul · spiritual world

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONレイrei
  • ONリョウryou
  • KUNたまtama

Meaning

Spirit, soul, spiritual world.

灵 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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