Japanese Kanji

satsu

brief note · official communique

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONサツsatsu
  • ONトウtou
  • KUNさすsasu
  • KUNかぎkagi

Meaning

Brief note, official communique.

劄 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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