徹
penetrate · clear · pierce · strike home · sit up (all night)
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of go, nurture, and strike. Going through.
Symbolism
Thorough, penetrate, all night. Represents thoroughness.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sitting and waiting
Component Breakdown
彳 + 育 + strike
Words & Expressions
Words written with 徹
Four-Character Compounds
周知徹底
しゅうちてってい
making (something) known to everyone; publicizing as widely as possible; dissemination
初志貫徹
しょしかんてつ
carrying out one's original intention
徹頭徹尾
てっとうてつび
thoroughly; through and through; out and out
頑固一徹
がんこいってつ
stubborn; obstinate; adamant
首尾貫徹
しゅびかんてつ
(logical) consistency; coherence; unchanging from beginning to end
大悟徹底
たいごてってい
attain divine enlightenment; perceive absolute truth; experience spiritual awakening
Anime & Manga
味方が弱すぎて補助魔法に徹していた宮廷魔法師、追放されて最強を目指す
The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest
A well-known work with 徹 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 徹 mean in Japanese?
徹 means penetrate, clear, pierce, strike home, sit up (all night).
How do you read 徹?
On'yomi: テツ (TETSU).
How many strokes does 徹 have?
徹 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 彳 (step).
Is 徹 a good kanji for a tattoo?
徹 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means penetrate, clear, pierce, strike home, sit up (all night). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.