Japanese Kanji

getsu

cutting off feet as form of punishment

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONゲツgetsu
  • ONグチguchi
  • ONゴツgotsu
  • ONゴチgochi
  • ONカツkatsu
  • KUNき.るki
  • KUNあやう.いayau

Meaning

Cutting off feet as form of punishment.

刖 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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