Japanese Kanji

kan

measure · money · coins

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONカンkan
  • ONゲンgen
  • ONエンen
  • KUNめかたmekata

Meaning

Measure, money, coins.

鍰 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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