Japanese Kanji

tetsu

wise · to know intuitively

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONテツtetsu
  • ONテチtechi
  • KUNうやま.うuyama

Meaning

Wise, to know intuitively.

悊 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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