Japanese Kanji

wan

eyes without brightness

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONワンwan
  • ONエンen
  • ONオンon

Meaning

Eyes without brightness.

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

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