Japanese Kanji

reki

to calculate · the calendar

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONレキreki
  • ONリャクryaku
  • KUNおさ.めるosa

Meaning

To calculate, the calendar.

厤 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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