Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

嶔

kin

lofty · towering

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONキンkin
  • ONコンkon
  • ONケンken
  • ONカンkan
  • KUNけわ.しいkewa

Meaning

Lofty, towering.

嶔 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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