Japanese Kanji

an

memorize · recite from memory

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONアンan
  • ONオンon
  • KUNそら.んじるsora

Meaning

Memorize, recite from memory.

Stroke order for 諳

諳 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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