Japanese Kanji

rin

Phosphorus (element) · water rushing between rocks

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONリンrin
  • ONロウrou
  • ONリョウryou
  • KUNなが.れるnaga
  • KUNうすいusui

Meaning

Phosphorus (element), water rushing between rocks.

磷 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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