Japanese Kanji

en

have a nightmare

Extended kanji · 24 strokes

Readings

  • ONエンen
  • ONヨウyou
  • KUNうな.されるuna

Meaning

Have a nightmare.

Stroke order for 魘

魘 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 24 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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