Japanese Kanji

un

smooth out · iron out · sultriness

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONウンun
  • ONオンon
  • KUNうずみびuzumibi
  • KUNいき.れiki

Meaning

Smooth out, iron out, sultriness.

熅 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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