Japanese Kanji

en

dip · soak · immerse

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONエンen
  • KUNい.れるi

Meaning

Dip, soak, immerse, stop, linger.

Stroke order for 淹

淹 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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