Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

熯

zen

by fire

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONゼンzen
  • ONネンnen
  • ONガンgan
  • KUNかわくkawaku

Meaning

By fire.

熯 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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