Japanese Kanji

nen

twist · twine · kinky

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONネンnen
  • KUNよ.るyo
  • KUNよ.れるyo
  • KUNよりyori

Meaning

Twist, twine, kinky.

Stroke order for 撚

撚 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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