Japanese Kanji

tei

younger sister

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONテイtei
  • ONi
  • KUNいもとimoto
  • KUNいもうとimouto
  • KUNおばoba

Meaning

Younger sister.

Stroke order for 姨

姨 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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