Japanese Kanji

tan

extend · deep · large

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONタンtan
  • ONエンen

Meaning

Extend, deep, large.

Stroke order for 覃

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

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