徹
penetrate · clear · pierce · strike home · sit up (all night)
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
彳 + 育 + strike
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of go, nurture, and strike. Going through.
Symbolism
Thorough, penetrate, all night. Represents thoroughness.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sitting and waiting
Words & Expressions
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; making (something) known to everyone
初志貫徹
しょしかんてつ
carrying out one's original intention; carrying out one's original intention
徹頭徹尾
てっとうてつび
thoroughly; through and through; out and out; thoroughly
頑固一徹
がんこいってつ
stubborn; obstinate; adamant; stubborn
首尾貫徹
しゅびかんてつ
(logical) consistency; coherence; unchanging from beginning to end; (logical) consistency
大悟徹底
たいごてってい
attain divine enlightenment; perceive absolute truth; experience spiritual awakening; attain divine enlightenment
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?
Yes. 徹 (penetrate, clear, pierce, strike home, sit up (all night)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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