Japanese Kanji

gen

the movement of a fish's mouth at the surface of the water

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONゲンgen
  • KUNあぎとうagitou
  • KUNはげ.しいhage

Meaning

The movement of a fish's mouth at the surface of the water.

噞 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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