Japanese Kanji

a

obstruct · conceal

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONa
  • ONアツatsu
  • ONエンen
  • ONyo
  • KUNとど.めるtodo
  • KUNふさ.ぐfusa

Meaning

Obstruct, conceal.

Stroke order for 閼

閼 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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