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哲
On'yomi
テツ
TETSU
Kun'yomi
さとい・あきらか
satoi / akiraka
philosophy · clear
wisdom
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Radical口mouth(3)
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Component Breakdown
哲=
折口
折 + mouth
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of break and mouth. Speaking philosophy.
Symbolism
Philosophy, philosopher, wise. Represents philosophy.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
人生哲学
じんせいてつがく
philosophy of life; philosophy of life
明哲保身
めいてつほしん
wisdom and self-protection; wise and skilled in the art of self-protection; wisdom and self-protection
Proverbs & Idioms
哲人は身を修む
てつじんはみをおさむ
The philosopher cultivates oneself
Wise people continuously work on self-improvement