Kanji What does the kanji 串 mean? 串 means skewer (for grilling). On'yomi カン、ケン、セン. Kun'yomi くし、つらぬ.く. Quick factsOn'yomiカン、ケン、センKun'yomiくし、つらぬ.くStrokes7Main radical丨 串On'yomi カン、ケン、センKun'yomi くし、つらぬ.く7 strokesskewer (for grilling)Main radical丨vertical stroke 1 strokesBuilt from丨vertical stroke 1 strokes口mouth 3 strokesStroke order · 7 strokesWatch it written1234567