Japanese Kanji

tan

carry · bear · undertake

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONタンtan
  • KUNかつ.ぐkatsu
  • KUNにな.うnina

Meaning

Carry, bear, undertake.

Stroke order for 擔

擔 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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