Japanese Kanji

ten

sing · chirp · warble

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONテンten
  • KUNさえず.るsaezu

Meaning

Sing, chirp, warble, chatter.

Stroke order for 囀

囀 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 21 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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