Kanji · N1

/ penetrate

Kanji for penetrate, clear, or pierce.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)テツSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

徹 carries the meaning penetrate, clear, or pierce.

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Common compounds with 徹

かんてつaccomplishment / realization / attainment
てっするto penetrate / to sink in
てっていthoroughness / completeness / consistency
てつやstaying up all night
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