Japanese Kanji

han

disobey · defy · go back on

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONハンhan
  • ONホンhon
  • KUNそむ.くsomu

Meaning

Disobey, defy, go back on, rebel, rebellion.

Stroke order for 叛

叛 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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