Japanese Kanji

tan

to hate bitterly · drought · dry

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONタンtan
  • ONta
  • KUNやす.むyasu

Meaning

To hate bitterly, drought, dry.

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

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