せん
先
てつ
哲

noun

  1. ancient wise men.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
せん
先
てつ
哲
 先哲 せんてつ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

before, ahead, previous
セン　さき　ま.ず (1st, N5)
legs radical (no. 10)
ジン　ニン　がい (Kentei 1)
philosophy, clear
テツ　さとい　あきらか (8th, N1)
fold, break, fracture
お.る　おり　セツ (4th, N3)
hand, hand radical (no. 64)
シュ
axe, 1.32 lb, catty
キン (8th, N1)
mouth
くち　コウ　ク (1st, N4)