Japanese Kanji

tan

to dust · duster

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONタンtan
  • ONセンsen
  • KUNも.つmo

Meaning

To dust, duster.

撣 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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