Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

鴳

an

quail

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONアンan
  • ONエンen
  • KUNうずらuzura

Meaning

Quail.

鴳 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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