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Kanji Details for 筈

Kanji definition, readings and usage

Strokes: 12

Radicals:

notch of an arrow, ought, must, should be, expected

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  • カツ
  • はず
  • やはず

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  • 筈, 弭

    expectation that something took place, will take place or was in some state; it should be so; bound to be; expected to be; must be

    nock (of a bow)

    nock (of an arrow)

    nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger) (Sumo)

    wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out

  • 手筈, 手はず

    arrangement; plan; programme; program

  • 弓筈, 弓弭

    nock (of a bow)

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