Japanese Kanji

zei

the handle of tools · tenon · cog

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONゼイzei
  • ONネイnei
  • ONドンdon
  • ONノンnon
  • KUNせんsen
  • KUNほぞhozo

Meaning

The handle of tools, tenon, cog.

枘 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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