徹
てつ
tetsu
JLPT N115 strokesKanjiLevel 97 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
徹 is the kanji for "Clear". It is a JLPT N1 kanji. The main reading is てつ (tetsu). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Clear
Also : Pierce · Penetrate
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Readings
onてつ/ tetsu
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
15 strokes
Radicals
彳育攵
Example Sentences
彼は徹夜で仕事をした。
かれはてつやでしごとをした。
He worked through the night.
方針を徹底する。
ほうしんをてっていする。
Thoroughly implement the policy.
Vocabulary using 徹
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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