Japanese Kanji

ge

verse in praise of Buddha · fast · healthy

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONge
  • ONケツketsu
  • ONケイkei
  • KUNいこ.うiko

Meaning

Verse in praise of buddha, fast, healthy, rest.

Stroke order for 偈

偈 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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