What does the kanji 漢 mean?

The kanji 漢 (kan) means "China". It is a JLPT N4 character.

"kan" is written with the kanji 漢, meaning "China". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) かん (kan). It is a JLPT N4 character.

How do you write the kanji 漢?

Write 漢 ("China") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.

What are the readings of 漢?

漢 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) かん (kan).

漢“China” Kanjikan

JLPT N4

How to write 漢

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Meaning and readings

Meaning

China

Onyomi (音読み)

かん kan

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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Japanese reading

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漢“China” Kanjikan

How to write 漢

Meaning and readings

Meaning

Onyomi (音読み)

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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