Japanese Kanji

tan

forge metal · perfect one's skill

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONタンtan
  • KUNきた.えるkita

Meaning

Forge metal, perfect one's skill.

煅 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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