Japanese Kanji

kon

northeast (Oriental zodiac) · stopping · good radical (no. 138)

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONコンkon
  • ONゴンgon
  • KUNうしとらushitora

Meaning

Northeast (oriental zodiac), stopping, good radical (no. 138).

Stroke order for 艮

艮 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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