Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

匾

hen

flat · round split-bamboo contain

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONヘンhen
  • KUNうす.いusu
  • KUNひら.たいhira
  • KUNがくgaku

Meaning

Flat, round split-bamboo contain.

匾 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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