Japanese Kanji

sen

exuberant and vigorous foliage

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONセンsen
  • KUNしげ.るshige

Meaning

Exuberant and vigorous foliage.

芊 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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