Japanese Kanji

setsu

filthy

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONセツsetsu
  • KUNけが.れるkega
  • KUNな.れるna

Meaning

Filthy.

Stroke order for 褻

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

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