Katsu
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Katsu may refer to:
- Katsu (Zen), a type of shout used in Chán and Zen Buddhism, as well as in the martial arts
- Katsu (band), from Central Pennsylvania
- KATSU!, manga by Mitsuru Adachi
- Tonkatsu, Japanese pork dish
- Katsudon, bowl of rice with tonkatsu
- In the high fantasy novel Doppelganger by Marie Brennan, Katsu is used to call a witch of unspecified affiliation.
- Kappo, resuscitation techniques also known as katsu.
People named Katsu include:
- Katsu Kaishu (1823-1899), Japanese statesman and naval officer (Awa Katsu)
- Shintaro Katsu (1931-1997), actor
- Katsu Aki (born 1961), manga artist
- Katsu (active ca. 1800-1810) Courtesan in Edo, Achieved the ranking Oiran, premier class prostitute. Katsu was a woman of letters and associated with the intellectual elite (bunjin) of her days.
Center named '"Katsu'" includes:
- Katsu Autism, Dyslexia, & LD Centre (2002-present), Malaysia. It strives to overcome specific learning disabilities. It offers remediation and educational services. It is a non-profit Christian Organization.