Japanese Kanji

kei

succeed · inherit · patch

Extended kanji · 20 strokes

Readings

  • ONケイkei
  • KUNつ.ぐtsu
  • KUNまま-mama-

Meaning

Succeed, inherit, patch, graft (tree).

Stroke order for 繼

繼 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 20 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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