Japanese Kanji

ken

cross-bow which discharged several bolts in succession

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONケンken
  • KUNいしゆみishiyumi
  • KUNま.がるma

Meaning

Cross-bow which discharged several bolts in succession.

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

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