Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

揵

ken

carry

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONケンken
  • ONゴンgon
  • KUNあ.げるa

Meaning

Carry.

揵 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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