Japanese Kanji

sen

wild onions or leeks

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONセンsen
  • KUNやまにらyamanira

Meaning

Wild onions or leeks.

韱 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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