Japanese Kanji

en

high and bright

Extended kanji · 20 strokes

Readings

  • ONエンen
  • ONゲンgen

Meaning

High and bright.

龑 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 20 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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