Japanese Kanji

ten

to heft · to hold or weigh in the palm

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONテンten
  • KUNはか.るhaka

Meaning

To heft, to hold or weigh in the palm.

掂 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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