Japanese Kanji

ten

peep · peek

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONテンten
  • KUNのぞ.くnozo
  • KUNうかが.うukaga

Meaning

Peep, peek.

Stroke order for 覘

覘 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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