Japanese Kanji

han

boss · the owner · person in charge

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONハンhan
  • ONヘンhen
  • KUNみるmiru

Meaning

Boss, the owner, person in charge.

闆 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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