Japanese Kanji

gen

earthenware vessel in two parts

Extended kanji · 25 strokes

Readings

  • ONゲンgen
  • ONゴンgon
  • KUNこしきkoshiki

Meaning

Earthenware vessel in two parts.

甗 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 25 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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