Japanese Kanji

hen

everywhere · all over · all around

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONヘンhen
  • KUNあまね.しamane
  • KUNあまね.くamane

Meaning

Everywhere, all over, all around, revolve.

徧 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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