Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (げつ) in Japanese

Kana Reading
げつ
Romaji
getsu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    cutting off the leg at the knee (form of punishment in ancient China)


Kanji in this word

6 strokes

cutting off feet as form of punishment

On'Yomi: ゲツ, グチ, ゴツ, ゴチ, カツ

Kun'Yomi: き.る, あやう.い

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