Japanese Kanji

san

ceremonial libation cup

Extended kanji · 23 strokes

Readings

  • ONサンsan

Meaning

Ceremonial libation cup.

瓚 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 23 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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