Japanese Kanji

ken

be respectful · grow tired

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONケンken
  • KUNうむumu

Meaning

Be respectful, grow tired.

Stroke order for 惓

惓 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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