Japanese Kanji

sen

delicate

Extended kanji · 20 strokes

Readings

  • ONセンsen
  • KUNかよわ.いkayowa

Meaning

Delicate.

Stroke order for 孅

孅 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 20 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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