Japanese Kanji

kei

to cut · injure · stab

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONケイkei
  • ONke
  • KUNそこ.なうsoko
  • KUNさ.くsa
  • KUNはりhari

Meaning

To cut, injure, stab, stick on.

劌 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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