Japanese Kanji

kan

pour into · irrigate · shed (tears)

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONカンkan
  • KUNそそ.ぐsoso

Meaning

Pour into, irrigate, shed (tears), flow into, concentrate on.

Stroke order for 潅

潅 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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