Japanese Kanji

ketsu

hero · heroic · outstanding

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONケツketsu
  • ONゲチgechi
  • KUNすぐ.れるsugu

Meaning

Hero, heroic, outstanding.

Stroke order for 杰

杰 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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