Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

羡

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envy · admire · praise

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONイi
  • ONセンsen
  • ONエンen
  • KUNうらや.むuraya
  • KUNあまりamari

Meaning

Envy, admire, praise, covet.

羡 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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