Japanese Kanji

setsu

cut off · sever

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONセツsetsu
  • ONサイsai
  • KUNき.るki
  • KUNた.つta

Meaning

Cut off, sever.

Stroke order for 截

截 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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