Japanese Kanji

tan

ears without rim

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONタンtan
  • ONバンban
  • ONマンman
  • ONナンnan

Meaning

Ears without rim.

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

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