Japanese Kanji

tan

open · broaden · apportion

Extended kanji · 22 strokes

Readings

  • ONタンtan
  • KUNひら.くhira

Meaning

Open, broaden, apportion.

Stroke order for 攤

攤 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 22 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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