Japanese Kanji

rai

to pour out a libation · to sprinkle

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONライrai
  • ONルイrui
  • ONラツratsu
  • ONラチrachi
  • KUNそそ.ぐsoso

Meaning

To pour out a libation, to sprinkle.

酹 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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