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抑

抑 — repress, well, now

Learn the correct stroke order for 抑 (repress), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school7 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 7
On'yomi (音読み)ヨクyoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)おさ.えるosaeru
Strokes7
Radical手
Frequency#834
Meaningsrepress, well, now, in the first place, push, shove, press, seal, do in spite of

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

抑圧よくあつcheck; restraint; oppressionnoun
抑止よくしkeeping in check; holding back; deterrencenoun
抑制よくせいcontrol; restraint; suppressionnoun
抑揚よくようintonation; accent; modulationnoun
抑留よくりゅうinternment; detainment; detentionnoun
抑えおさえweight (e.g. paperweight); pressing downnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 抑 (repress) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 抑 is #834, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

抑圧よくあつ — check; restraint; oppression
抑止よくし — keeping in check; holding back; deterrence
抑制よくせい — control; restraint; suppression

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 抑 have?

The kanji 抑 (repress) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 抑?

抑 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 抑 mean?

抑 means: repress, well, now, in the first place, push, shove, press, seal, do in spite of. On'yomi readings: ヨク. Kun'yomi readings: おさ.える.

What JLPT level is 抑?

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