Japanese Kanji

han

bee · law · casting mould

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONハンhan
  • KUNいがたigata

Meaning

Bee, law, casting mould.

Stroke order for 范

范 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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