Japanese Kanji

san

delicate hand · mix · blend

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONサンsan
  • ONセンsen
  • ONシンshin
  • KUNと.るto

Meaning

Delicate hand, mix, blend, adulterate.

摻 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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