Japanese Kanji

ketsu

protrude · snap · break

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONケツketsu
  • ONカチkachi
  • ONケイkei
  • ONke
  • KUNあつ.めるatsu

Meaning

Protrude, snap, break, dig.

撅 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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