Japanese Kanji

ta

Germanium (element) · metal flashing on axle of cart

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONta
  • KUNまきがねmakigane

Meaning

Germanium (element), metal flashing on axle of cart.

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

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