Japanese Kanji

tetsu

to scrape · advantageous

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONテツtetsu
  • ONデチdechi
  • KUNするど.いsurudo
  • KUNき.るki

Meaning

To scrape, advantageous.

戜 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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