Japanese Kanji

ketsu

wedge · arrowhead

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONケツketsu
  • ONセツsetsu
  • KUNくさびkusabi
  • KUNほうだてhoudate

Meaning

Wedge, arrowhead.

Stroke order for 楔

楔 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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