(zen) - A character used in Japanese names and place & not a standard Chinese character.

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zen | 22 strokes | radical:

· zen

A character used in Japanese names and place names, particularly in Okinawa Prefecture;

not a standard Chinese character.

A character used in Japanese names and placenot a standard Chinese character.

Usage highlights

囎唹郡囎唹
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Soo District in Kagoshima Prefecture(Used in Japanese names like 囎唹郡)
  • Appears in Okinawan place names
  • Sometimes seen in historical Japanese documents

Collocations

  • Soo District(囎唹郡)
  • Japanese place name component(囎唹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Japanese contexts, especially in Okinawan and Kagoshima regions
  • Not part of standard Chinese character set (not in GB 2312 or common traditional sets)
  • Considered a Japanese kokuji (national character) or variant form

FAQ