Japanese Kanji

kei

tie · fasten · chain

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONケイkei
  • KUNつな.ぐtsuna
  • KUNかか.るkaka
  • KUNか.けるka

Meaning

Tie, fasten, chain, tether, connect.

Stroke order for 繋

繋 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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