Japanese Kanji

hai

surname · look of a flowing gown

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONハイhai
  • ONhi
  • ONbe
  • KUNたちもとお.るtachimotoo

Meaning

Surname, look of a flowing gown.

裵 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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