Japanese Kanji

you

to smelt · to melt

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONヨウyou
  • KUNあぶ.るabu
  • KUNや.くya

Meaning

To smelt, to melt.

烊 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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