Japanese Kanji

en

kind of insectivorous rodent

Extended kanji · 22 strokes

Readings

  • ONエンen
  • ONオンon
  • KUNもぐらmogura

Meaning

Kind of insectivorous rodent.

鼴 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 22 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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