Japanese Kanji

tai

fade · discolour

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONタイtai
  • ONトンton
  • KUNあ.せるa
  • KUNぬ.ぐnu

Meaning

Fade, discolour.

Stroke order for 褪

褪 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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