Japanese Kanji

kan

take warning from · learn from · pattern

Extended kanji · 23 strokes

Readings

  • ONカンkan
  • KUNかんが.みるkanga
  • KUNかがみkagami

Meaning

Take warning from, learn from, pattern, example.

Stroke order for 鑒

鑒 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 23 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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