Japanese Kanji

tetsu

to prick · to cut blocks · to engrave

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONテツtetsu
  • ONテチtechi
  • ONタツtatsu
  • ONタチtachi
  • KUNけず.るkezu
  • KUNさきと.るsakito
  • KUNそぐsogu

Meaning

To prick, to cut blocks, to engrave.

剟 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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