Kanji
What does the kanji 徹 mean?
徹 means penetrating, thorough; complete. On'yomi テツ.
Quick facts| On'yomi | テツ |
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| Strokes | 15 |
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| Main radical | 彳 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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徹On'yomi テツ
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework15 strokes
penetrating, thorough; complete
Memory hook
The steps (彳) going right through the night under the moon (月) to the very end — PENETRATE, THOROUGH.
Stroke order · 15 strokes
Common words
- 徹夜てつやstaying up all night
- 徹底てっていthoroughness, being complete
- 徹するてっするto be thorough about, devote oneself entirely to
