# 哲 philosophy

折 (fold) + 口 (mouth/small box radical)
★☆☆☆☆
10 strokes
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## Onyomi

TETSU |

## Mnemonic

| The philosophy that comes from Confucius' mouth is powerful enough to fold IRON (鉄, pronounced 'tetsu')。

## Jukugo

哲学(てつがく) | philosophy ★★☆☆☆ 哲 (philosophy) + 学 (knowledge) = 哲学 (philosophy) philosophy (adj.: 哲学的な、てつがくてきな）
哲学者(てつがくしゃ) | philosopher ★☆☆☆☆ 哲学 (philosophy) + 者 (professional) = 哲学者 (philosopher)