Japanese Kanji

tei

to hang the head · to bow the head · to droop

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONテイtei
  • KUNひく.いhiku
  • KUNひく.めるhiku
  • KUNひく.まるhiku

Meaning

To hang the head, to bow the head, to droop, to lower, low, beneath.

仾 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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