Japanese Kanji

san

confuse · mix · interpolate

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONサンsan
  • ONセンsen
  • KUNまじりあ.うmajiria

Meaning

Confuse, mix, interpolate.

羼 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 21 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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