Japanese Kanji

en

luster · glaze · polish

Extended kanji · 24 strokes

Readings

  • ONエンen
  • KUNつやtsuya
  • KUNなま.めかしいnama
  • KUNあで.やかade

Meaning

Luster, glaze, polish, charm, colorful, captivating.

Stroke order for 艷

艷 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 24 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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