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奪

奪 — rob, take by force, snatch away

Learn the correct stroke order for 奪 (rob), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school14 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ダツdatsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)うば.うubau
Strokes14
Radical大
Frequency#974
Meaningsrob, take by force, snatch away, dispossess, plunder, usurp

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

強奪ごうだつrobbery; pillage; seizurenoun
争奪そうだつstruggle (for); scramble; contestnoun
奪ううばうto take (by force); to take away; to snatchverb
奪回だっかいrecovery; rescue; recapturenoun
奪還だっかんrecapture; retaking; recoverynoun
奪取だっしゅusurpation; taking back; dispossessionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 奪 (rob) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 大.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 奪 is #974, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

強奪ごうだつ — robbery; pillage; seizure
争奪そうだつ — struggle (for); scramble; contest
奪ううばう — to take (by force); to take away; to snatch

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 奪 have?

The kanji 奪 (rob) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 奪?

奪 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 奪 mean?

奪 means: rob, take by force, snatch away, dispossess, plunder, usurp. On'yomi readings: ダツ. Kun'yomi readings: うば.う.

What JLPT level is 奪?

奪 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.