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徹

徹 — penetrate, clear, pierce

Learn the correct stroke order for 徹 (penetrate), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)テツtetsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes15
Radical彳
Frequency#968
Meaningspenetrate, clear, pierce, strike home, sit up (all night)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

貫徹かんてつaccomplishment; realization; attainmentnoun
徹底てっていthoroughness; completeness; consistencynoun
徹夜てつやstaying up all nightnoun
冷徹れいてつcool-headed; level-headed; hard-headedna-adjective
徹底的てっていてきthorough; exhaustive; completena-adjective
徹するてっするto penetrate; to sink in

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 徹 (penetrate) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 彳.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 徹 is #968, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

貫徹かんてつ — accomplishment; realization; attainment
徹底てってい — thoroughness; completeness; consistency
徹夜てつや — staying up all night

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 徹 have?

The kanji 徹 (penetrate) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 徹?

徹 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 徹 mean?

徹 means: penetrate, clear, pierce, strike home, sit up (all night). On'yomi readings: テツ.

What JLPT level is 徹?

徹 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.