Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

駬

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name of a legendary swift horse

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONジji
  • ONニni
  • KUNしゅんめshiゅnme

Meaning

Name of a legendary swift horse.

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

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