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齢
On'yomi
レイ
REI
Kun'yomi
よわい・とし
yowai / toshi
age
Details
Strokes17
Frequency#770
Radical歯tooth(15)
Stroke Order
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Strokes17
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'teeth' (歯) with '令,' deriving from judging age by tooth changes.
Symbolism
Symbolizes age, years, and life stages. Represents passage of time and accompanying growth or aging.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Village life
Component Breakdown
齢=
歯令
歯 + 令
Words & Expressions
Words written with 齢
学齢がくれいschool age
適齢てきれいsuitable age
高齢こうれいadvanced age
樹齢じゅれいage of a tree
年齢層ねんれいそうage range
適齢期てきれいきmarriageable age
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 齢 mean in Japanese?
齢 means age.
How do you read 齢?
On'yomi: レイ (REI). Kun'yomi: よわい、とし (yowai, toshi).
How many strokes does 齢 have?
齢 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 歯 (tooth).
Is 齢 a good kanji for a tattoo?
齢 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means age. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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