Japanese Kanji

kan

defend · protect

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONカンkan
  • KUNふせ.ぐfuse

Meaning

Defend, protect.

Stroke order for 捍

捍 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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