Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

歠

setsu

sip · drink · suck

Extended kanji · 19 strokes

Readings

  • ONセツsetsu
  • ONセチsechi
  • KUNの.むno

Meaning

Sip, drink, suck.

歠 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 19 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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