Japanese Kanji

tan

gall bladder · bravery · courage

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONタンtan
  • KUNきもkimo

Meaning

Gall bladder, bravery, courage.

Stroke order for 膽

膽 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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