Japanese Kanji

ten

stand on which to replace goblets after drinking

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONテンten
  • ONチンchin
  • KUNさかいsakai

Meaning

Stand on which to replace goblets after drinking.

坫 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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