Japanese Kanji

tan

sturgeon

Extended kanji · 24 strokes

Readings

  • ONタンtan
  • ONセンsen
  • ONテンten
  • KUNこいkoi

Meaning

Sturgeon.

鱣 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 24 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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