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Kanji 哲: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 哲: philosophy, clear

Key takeaways

Kanji 哲: philosophy, clear. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

philosophyclear

On reading

テツ

Kun reading

さといあきらか

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 哲

philosophy, clear

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

折 + 口

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

Philosophy is the act of using the mouth (口) to break down (折) and analyze complex logic to make the truth clear. Imagine a wise person using words to explore and clarify deep principles.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

テツ
  • 哲学てつがく

    philosophy

Commonly used words

  • 哲学
    てつがく

    philosophy

Example sentences

Example 1

大学でてつがくを勉強しています。

Translation

I am studying philosophy at university.

Example 2

てつがくは人生の意味を考えます。

Translation

Philosophy considers the meaning of life.

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