Japanese Kanji

tatsu

arrive at · reach · intelligent

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONタツtatsu
  • ONタチtachi
  • ONテイtei
  • ONタイtai
  • KUNなめ.らかname
  • KUNすべ.るsube

Meaning

Arrive at, reach, intelligent, smooth, slippery.

达 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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