Japanese Kanji

ketsu

tie-dyeing · purblind

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONケツketsu
  • ONケチkechi
  • KUNしぼりshibori

Meaning

Tie-dyeing, purblind.

Stroke order for 纈

纈 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 21 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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