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
samurai katagi the samurai spirit
seishitsu nature, property
shitsu quality
shitsumon question
shitsumon yōshi questionnaire

links:
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Last Alteration Performed: 17 February 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.