Japanese Kanji

zan

leftover · remain · balance

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONザンzan
  • KUNのこ.るnoko
  • KUNのこ.すnoko
  • KUNそこな.うsokona

Meaning

Leftover, remain, balance.

Stroke order for 殘

殘 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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