Japanese Kanji

jutsu

relieve · have mercy

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONジュツjutsu
  • ONシュツshutsu
  • KUNめぐ.むmegu
  • KUNあわ.れむawa
  • KUNうれ.えるure

Meaning

Relieve, have mercy.

Stroke order for 恤

恤 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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