Japanese Kanji

han

look · gaze · expect

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONハンhan
  • ONヘンhen
  • ONフンfun

Meaning

Look, gaze, expect, hope for.

盼 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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