Japanese Kanji

kan

saguaro-like kanji · horn-shaped locks of hair · young

Extended kanji · 5 strokes

Readings

  • ONカンkan
  • ONケンken

Meaning

Saguaro-like kanji, horn-shaped locks of hair, young, tender.

Stroke order for 丱

丱 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 5 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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