What does kanji 筈 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 筈 is expected.

How is kanji 筈 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 筈 are はず, やはず; the onyomi readings are カツ.

Example words that use kanji 筈 include 筈緒, その筈, 矢筈, 矢筈模様.

JinmeiyōPre-Level 1

筈

Meaning

expected

expected, must, notch of an arrow, ought, should be

Stroke Order

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Showing 4 of 13 entries that include this kanji.

はずお

hemp rope fastened from the bow of a Japanese ship to the tip of the mast

そのはず

only natural

やはず

forked tool used for hanging scrolls

やはずもよう

herring-bone pattern

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5 reference sentences

彼はもう着いている筈だ。

He should have arrived by now.

そんな筈はない。

That cannot be true.

明日は雨が降る筈です。

It is supposed to rain tomorrow.

私はその手紙を出した筈だ。

I am sure I sent that letter.

会議は三時に終わる筈でした。

The meeting was supposed to end at three.