This kanji means quality, nature, hostage, or pawn.

on readings:
  • shitsu
  • shichi
  • chi
kun readings:
    -
examples:
busshitsu matter, material, substance
chishitsu geology
chishitsugaku geology
chishitsugakusha geologist
hitojichi hostage
honshitsu essense, substance
seishitsu nature, property
shitsu quality
shitsumon question
shitsumon yōshi questionnaire

links:
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Last Alteration Performed: 21 December 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.