Japanese Kanji

gen

respectful · honest

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONゲンgen
  • KUNつつし.むtsutsushi

Meaning

Respectful, honest.

Stroke order for 愿

愿 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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