adjectival noun or quasi-adjective, noun

  1. wisdom, sagacity, wise man.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
明哲 めいてつ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

bright, light
メイ あ.かり あきら (2nd, N4)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)
philosophy, clear
テツ さとい あきらか (Late Jr. High, 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 (Late Jr. High, N1)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)