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covet, indulge in

JLPT N1 11 strokes
Kun'yomi
むさぼ.る
On'yomi
タン・ドン・トン

貪 means "covet, indulge in". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 11 strokes. It is read むさぼ.る in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and タン・ドン・トン 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 貪 mean?
貪 means "covet, indulge in". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 貪 have?
貪 is written in 11 strokes.
How is 貪 read?
It is read むさぼ.る in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and タン・ドン・トン in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 貪?
貪 is a JLPT N1 kanji.