Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

棬

ken

bowl

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONケンken
  • ONカンkan

Meaning

Bowl.

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

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