Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

趹

ketsu

kick with hoof · horse's gallop

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONケツketsu
  • ONケチkechi
  • ONケイkei
  • ONケke
  • KUNはし.るhashi

Meaning

Kick with hoof, horse's gallop.

趹 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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