Japanese Kanji

sen

to pull up the sleeves and stretch out the arms · to strike with bare fists

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONセンsen
  • KUNかか.げるkaka

Meaning

To pull up the sleeves and stretch out the arms, to strike with bare fists.

揎 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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