Japanese Kanji

tei

younger sister · sister-in-law

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONテイtei
  • ONダイdai
  • KUNいもうとimouto
  • KUNおばoba

Meaning

Younger sister, sister-in-law.

娣 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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