Japanese Kanji

tetsu

to pour wine in a libation

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONテツtetsu
  • ONテチtechi
  • ONチイchii
  • KUNまつ.るmatsu

Meaning

To pour wine in a libation.

醊 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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