Japanese symbol for “jie”
羯
けつ
Romaji: ketsu
Jie (ancient Chinese ethnic group)
In Japanese, jie is 羯, read けつ (ketsu).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n Jie (ancient Chinese ethnic group)
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “jie”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 水沢節 | すいたくせつ suitakusetsu | jie (hexagram 60 of the I Ching: limitation) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 磨羯宮 | まかつきゅう makatsukyuu | Capricorn (10th zodiacal sign); the Goat |
| 羯鼓 | かっこ kakko | kakko; Japanese hourglass drum, played with sticks on both sides, traditionally used in gagaku |
| 羯磨 | かつま katsuma | karma |
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