苛斂 かれん Meanings Noun oppressive exaction (of taxes, etc.) See also: 苛斂誅求 (かれんちゅうきゅう). Kanji 苛 irritate. Read as カ. 斂 tighten; stiffen. Read as レン. Words containing 苛斂 苛斂誅求 (かれんちゅうきゅう) exaction of heavy taxes Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists