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barbarian

JLPT N1 12 strokes
Kun'yomi
えびす
On'yomi
バン

蛮 means "barbarian". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 12 strokes. It is read えびす in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and バン in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

Stroke order & writing

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Common questions

What does the kanji 蛮 mean?
蛮 means "barbarian". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 蛮 have?
蛮 is written in 12 strokes.
How is 蛮 read?
It is read えびす in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and バン in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 蛮?
蛮 is a JLPT N1 kanji.