Japanese Kanji

tan

specialized · concentrated

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONタンtan
  • ONセンsen
  • KUNはしhashi

Meaning

Specialized, concentrated.

耑 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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