Japanese Kanji

檿

en

mulberry

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONエンen
  • KUNやまぐわyamaguwa

Meaning

Mulberry.

檿 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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