Japanese Kanji

ketsu

lack · gap · fail

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONケツketsu
  • ONケンken
  • KUNか.けるka
  • KUNか.くka

Meaning

Lack, gap, fail.

Stroke order for 缺

缺 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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