This kanji means to tie, bind, conclude a contract, bear fruit, or do up one's hair.

on readings:
  • ketsu
kun readings:
  • musu
  • yu
examples:
hyōketsu freeze over
kekkon marriage
kekkou quite
kessoku unity, union, bond
tōketsu freeze (assets)

links:
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Last ∆ on 27 January 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.