Japanese Kanji

tan

salted meat · brine from pickled meat

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONタンtan
  • ONトンton
  • KUNひしおhishio

Meaning

Salted meat, brine from pickled meat.

醓 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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