Japanese Kanji

den

sediment · grounds · dregs

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONデンden
  • ONテンten
  • KUNおりori
  • KUNど.ろdo
  • KUNよど.みyodo

Meaning

Sediment, grounds, dregs, stagnant.

Stroke order for 澱

澱 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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