Japanese Kanji

ten

lick with tongue · taste

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONテンten
  • KUNな.めるna

Meaning

Lick with tongue, taste.

舔 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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