Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

胭

in

rouge · cosmetics

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONインin
  • ONエンen
  • ONエツetsu
  • KUNむせ.ぶmuse
  • KUNむせ.るmuse

Meaning

Rouge, cosmetics.

胭 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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