Japanese Kanji

gin

peak · mountaintop · steep

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONギンgin
  • KUNみねmine

Meaning

Peak, mountaintop, steep, lofty.

Stroke order for 崟

崟 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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