Japanese Kanji

rei

to haul · to lift · to take

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONレイrei
  • ONリョウryou
  • KUNか.けるka

Meaning

To haul, to lift, to take.

拎 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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