Japanese Kanji

ketsu

measuring box

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONケツketsu
  • KUNますmasu
  • KUNはりつけharitsuke

Meaning

Measuring box.

Stroke order for 桀

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

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