Japanese Kanji

gen

type of vetch

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONゲンgen
  • ONガンgan

Meaning

Type of vetch.

Stroke order for 芫

芫 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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