Japanese Kanji

tei

used in female names

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONテイtei
  • ONチョウchou
  • KUNあざなazana

Meaning

Used in female names.

媜 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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