Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

朅

ketsu

brave

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONケツketsu
  • ONケチkechi
  • ONコチkochi
  • KUNさるsaru

Meaning

Brave.

朅 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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