Japanese Kanji

tatsu

to weigh · cut · come without being invited

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONタツtatsu
  • ONタチtachi
  • ONセツsetsu
  • ONセチsechi
  • KUNはか.るhaka

Meaning

To weigh, cut, come without being invited.

敠 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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