Japanese Kanji

ken

counterfeit · false

Extended kanji · 22 strokes

Readings

  • ONケンken
  • ONガンgan
  • ONゲンgen
  • KUNただ.しくないtada
  • KUNにせnise

Meaning

Counterfeit, false.

贗 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 22 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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