Japanese Kanji

chin

occupy by force · usurp · possess

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONチンchin
  • ONセンsen
  • ONテンten
  • KUNみるmiru
  • KUNうかが.うukaga
  • KUNし.めるshi

Meaning

Occupy by force, usurp, possess.

佔 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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