Japanese Kanji

ken

fine growth of hair curly hair

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONケンken
  • KUNうるわ.しいuruwa

Meaning

Fine growth of hair curly hair.

鬈 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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