N1
哲 meaning and readings
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Kanji
哲
N1
- Meaning
- Philosophy, intelligence, good reason
- Onyomi
- テツ
- Kunyomi
- -
- Formula
- 哲 = 折 + 口。
Story
哲 is analyzed as a combination of 折 (break), 口 (mouth) and denotes Philosophy, intelligence, good reason.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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