Japanese Kanji

bin

active · clever · prompt witty

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONビンbin
  • KUNさといsatoi

Meaning

Active, clever, prompt witty, smart, earnest, diligent, to hasten.

勄 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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