Japanese Kanji

ken

to verity · to fulfill · to examine

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONケンken
  • KUNあかしakashi
  • KUNしるしshirushi

Meaning

To verity, to fulfill, to examine, to hold an inquest.

騐 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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