Japanese Kanji

keki

written appeal · manifesto

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONケキkeki
  • KUNげき.するgeki
  • KUNふれぶみfurebumi

Meaning

Written appeal, manifesto.

Stroke order for 檄

檄 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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