Japanese Kanji

ten

gem used as ear plug · jade earring

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONテンten
  • ONチンchin
  • ONシンshin
  • KUNみみだまmimidama

Meaning

Gem used as ear plug, jade earring.

瑱 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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