Japanese Kanji

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smooth · oily

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONji
  • ONni
  • KUNあぶらabura
  • KUNあぶらあかaburaaka

Meaning

Smooth, oily.

Stroke order for 膩

膩 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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