Japanese Kanji

tan

truly · wholly · cordial

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONタンtan
  • ONセンsen
  • KUNあつ.いatsu
  • KUNほしいままhoshiimama

Meaning

Truly, wholly, cordial.

Stroke order for 亶

亶 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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