Japanese Kanji

ei

tube to hold chopsticks

Extended kanji · 22 strokes

Readings

  • ONエイei
  • ONヨウyou
  • KUNかごkago
  • KUNはしづつhashizutsu

Meaning

Tube to hold chopsticks.

籝 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 22 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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