Japanese Kanji

en

overflowing · billowing · wavy

Extended kanji · 32 strokes

Readings

  • ONエンen
  • KUNなみnami

Meaning

Overflowing, billowing, wavy.

灩 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 32 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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