Japanese Kanji

tei

stalks of grasses, etc.

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONテイtei
  • ONジョウjou
  • KUNくきkuki

Meaning

Stalks of grasses, etc..

莛 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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