Japanese Kanji

gen

express condolence

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONゲンgen
  • ONゴンgon
  • KUNとむら.うtomura

Meaning

Express condolence.

唁 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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