Japanese Kanji

etsu

to pierce · to stab · to take

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONエツetsu
  • ONエチechi
  • ONケイkei
  • ONke
  • ONケツketsu
  • ONケチkechi
  • KUNさ.すsa

Meaning

To pierce, to stab, to take.

鈌 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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