Japanese Kanji

tetsu

black (horse)

Extended kanji · 23 strokes

Readings

  • ONテツtetsu
  • ONデチdechi
  • KUNくろくりげkurokurige

Meaning

Black (horse).

驖 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 23 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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