湳
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Readings
On'yomi
- ダン
- ナン
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
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Etymology
湳 combines 氵 (water) with 南, but the exact historical development is uncertain. It may have been a place name or a specific water-related term.
Meaning mnemonic
Water 氵 beside 南 suggests a southern river or a water feature in the south, but the exact meaning is unclear.
Reading mnemonic
For ダン, imagine a southern river where the water makes a deep 'dan' sound as it flows: dan -> ダン.