Japanese Kanji

ken

compare · spy on

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONケンken
  • KUNたと.えるtato
  • KUNうかが.うukaga

Meaning

Compare, spy on.

Stroke order for 俔

俔 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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