Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

鋝

retsu

6 oz · ancient measurement

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONレツretsu
  • ONレチrechi
  • ONセツsetsu
  • ONセチsechi

Meaning

6 oz, ancient measurement.

鋝 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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