Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

黕

tan

red

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONタンtan
  • ONトンton
  • ONチンchin
  • KUNあかaka

Meaning

Red.

黕 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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