Japanese Kanji

tetsu

white hempen cloth worn by mourn

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONテツtetsu
  • ONデチdechi

Meaning

White hempen cloth worn by mourn.

絰 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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