Japanese Kanji

en

withered · faded · decayed

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONエンen
  • ONオンon
  • KUNしぼ.むshibo

Meaning

Withered, faded, decayed, calm.

蔫 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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