Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

惙

tetsu

sad · melancholy · grieving

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONテツtetsu
  • ONテチtechi
  • ONテイtei
  • KUNうれ.えるure

Meaning

Sad, melancholy, grieving, mourn.

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

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