Japanese Kanji

hen

edge · margin · side

Extended kanji · 19 strokes

Readings

  • ONヘンhen
  • KUNあた.りata
  • KUNほと.りhoto
  • KUN-べ-be

Meaning

Edge, margin, side, border.

Stroke order for 邊

邊 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 19 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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