Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

闋

ketsu

close · shut · watch-tower

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONケツketsu
  • ONケチkechi
  • ONケイkei
  • ONケke
  • KUNと.じるto

Meaning

Close, shut, watch-tower, rest.

闋 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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