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抽

抽 — pluck, pull, extract

Learn the correct stroke order for 抽 (pluck), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)チュウchuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ひき-hiki
Strokes8
Radical手
Frequency#1437
Meaningspluck, pull, extract, excel

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

抽出ちゅうしゅつextraction; abstractionnoun
抽象ちゅうしょうabstractionnoun
抽選ちゅうせんlottery; raffle; drawing (of lots)noun
抽象的ちゅうしょうてきabstractna-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 抽 (pluck) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 抽 is #1437, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

抽出ちゅうしゅつ — extraction; abstraction
抽象ちゅうしょう — abstraction
抽選ちゅうせん — lottery; raffle; drawing (of lots)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 抽 have?

The kanji 抽 (pluck) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 抽?

抽 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 抽 mean?

抽 means: pluck, pull, extract, excel. On'yomi readings: チュウ. Kun'yomi readings: ひき-.

What JLPT level is 抽?

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