Japanese Kanji

gan

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONガンgan
  • KUNけわ.しいkewa
  • KUNたか.いtaka

Meaning

Meaning not recorded in standard references.

岏 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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