Japanese Kanji

kan

bird-catching net · rare

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONカンkan
  • KUNまれmare

Meaning

Bird-catching net, rare.

Stroke order for 罕

罕 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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