Japanese Kanji

setsu

to sort out the stalks used in divination · to fold

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONセツsetsu
  • ONゼチzechi
  • ONチョウchou
  • ONジョウjou
  • KUNかぞ.えるkazo

Meaning

To sort out the stalks used in divination, to fold.

揲 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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