Japanese Kanji

un

rue · herb used keep insects away

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONウンun
  • KUNあぶらなaburana

Meaning

Rue, herb used keep insects away.

蕓 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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