Japanese Kanji

tan

stop · halt

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONタンtan
  • KUNた.つta
  • KUNたたず.むtatazu
  • KUNえきeki

Meaning

Stop, halt.

Stroke order for 站

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

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