Japanese Kanji

ki

to rest

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONki
  • ONchi
  • ONレイrei
  • ONリョウryou
  • KUNいきiki
  • KUNいこうikou

Meaning

To rest.

呬 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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