Japanese Kanji

hen

stone probe · pierce · counsel

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONヘンhen
  • KUNいしばりishibari

Meaning

Stone probe, pierce, counsel.

砭 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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