Japanese Kanji

san

continue · carry on · succeed

Extended kanji · 25 strokes

Readings

  • ONサンsan
  • ONサブsabu
  • KUNつ.ぐtsu

Meaning

Continue, carry on, succeed.

纘 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 25 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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