Japanese Kanji

ketsu

marking line · ascertain · assess

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONケツketsu
  • ONケチkechi
  • ONケイkei
  • ONカツkatsu
  • KUNあさasa
  • KUNたばtaba

Meaning

Marking line, ascertain, assess, measure.

絜 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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