Japanese Kanji

ton

sunrise · sun's rays

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONトンton
  • KUNあさひasahi

Meaning

Sunrise, sun's rays.

Stroke order for 暾

暾 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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