Japanese Kanji

kan

inferior variety of gem

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONカンkan

Meaning

Inferior variety of gem.

玕 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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