Japanese Kanji

kon

large mythical fish · proper name

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONコンkon

Meaning

Large mythical fish, proper name.

Stroke order for 鯀

鯀 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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