Japanese Kanji

gen

strictness · severity · rigidity

Jinmeiyō variant · 20 strokes

Readings

  • ONゲンgen
  • ONゴンgon
  • KUNおごそ.かogoso
  • KUNきび.しいkibi
  • KUNいか.めしいika

Meaning

Strictness, severity, rigidity.

Stroke order for 嚴

嚴 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 20 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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