Japanese Kanji

kan

a method of dyeing

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONカンkan
  • ONケンken

Meaning

A method of dyeing.

Stroke order for 繝

繝 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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