Japanese Kanji

tan

sputum · phlegm

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONタンtan

Meaning

Sputum, phlegm.

Stroke order for 痰

痰 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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