Japanese Kanji

tan

small jar · to bear a burden · load of two

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONタンtan
  • ONセンsen
  • KUNにな.うnina
  • KUNこがめkogame

Meaning

Small jar, to bear a burden, load of two.

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

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