Japanese Kanji

itsu

comply with · obey · shun

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONイツitsu
  • ONイチichi
  • ONシュツshutsu
  • ONジュチjuchi
  • KUNかたよ.るkatayo

Meaning

Comply with, obey, shun, avoid.

遹 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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