Japanese Kanji

kun

tribe of Scythians which invaded China during the Hsia dynasty

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONクンkun

Meaning

Tribe of scythians which invaded china during the hsia dynasty.

獯 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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