Japanese Kanji

en

easy · smooth · quiet

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONエンen
  • ONセンsen
  • KUNの.べるno

Meaning

Easy, smooth, quiet, suave.

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

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