曷 The 曷 sound set Mostly read カツ These jōyō kanji all use 曷 as a sound hint — a clue to pronunciation, not meaning. 掲 ケイ put up (a notice), put up, hoist 喝 カツ hoarse, scold 渇 カツ thirst, dry up, parch 褐 カツ brown, woollen kimono 謁 エツ audience, audience (with king) ← All sound sets