Japanese Kanji

ketsu

chisel for engraving · engrave

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONケツketsu
  • ONクチkuchi
  • ONケイkei
  • ONke
  • KUNけず.るkezu

Meaning

Chisel for engraving, engrave.

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

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