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On'yomi
テイ
TEI

courts · imperial court · government office

Details

Strokes7
Frequency#1439
Radicallong stride(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes7

Component Breakdown

=

stretch + 壬

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of long stride and phonetic. Long stride court.

Symbolism

Imperial court, court, royal court. Represents court.

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Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

宮廷の謀

きゅうていのはかりごと

Palace intrigues; Conspiracies and power struggles at court

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 廷 mean in Japanese?

廷 means courts, imperial court, government office.

How do you read 廷?

On'yomi: テイ (TEI).

How many strokes does 廷 have?

廷 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 廴 (long stride).

Is 廷 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 廷 (courts, imperial court, government office) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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