Japanese Kanji

tetsu

thoroughly · completely · become clear

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONテツtetsu
  • ONデチdechi
  • KUNきよ.いkiyo

Meaning

Thoroughly, completely, become clear.

澈 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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