Japanese Kanji

en

how · why · then

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONエンen
  • KUNいずく.んぞizuku
  • KUNここにkokoni
  • KUNこれkore

Meaning

How, why, then.

Stroke order for 焉

焉 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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