Japanese Kanji

ren

tighten · stiffen

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONレンren
  • KUNおさ.めるosa

Meaning

Tighten, stiffen.

Stroke order for 斂

斂 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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