Japanese Kanji

ten

top · peak · summit

Jinmeiyō (name kanji) · 19 strokes

Readings

  • ONテンten
  • KUNいただ.きitada
  • KUNたお.れるtao

Meaning

Top, peak, summit, upset.

Stroke order for 顚

顚 is a Jinmeiyō (name kanji) — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 19 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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