Japanese Kanji

wan

curve · stretching a bow

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONワンwan
  • KUNひ.くhi

Meaning

Curve, stretching a bow.

Stroke order for 弯

弯 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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