Japanese Kanji

an

mole · scar · blemish

Extended kanji · 26 strokes

Readings

  • ONアンan
  • ONエンen
  • KUNほくろhokuro

Meaning

Mole, scar, blemish.

Stroke order for 黶

黶 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 26 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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