Japanese Kanji

kan

pierce · penetrate · brace

Extended kanji · 4 strokes

Readings

  • ONカンkan
  • KUNつらぬ.くtsuranu

Meaning

Pierce, penetrate, brace.

毌 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 4 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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