拉
拉 — Latin, kidnap, crush
Learn the correct stroke order for 拉 (Latin), a 8-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Stroke 0 / 8
On'yomi (音読み)ラツratsu、ラra、ロウrou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)らっ.するrassuru、ひし.ぐhishigu、くだ.くkudaku
Step-by-Step Diagram
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Common Words
拉致taking captive; carrying away; kidnappingnoun
拉致問題abduction issue (esp. of those Japanese abducted by North Korea)noun
Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 拉 (Latin) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 8 strokes with radical 手.
Example Words in Context
拉致 — taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping
拉致問題 — abduction issue (esp. of those Japanese abducted by North Korea)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 拉 have?
The kanji 拉 (Latin) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 拉?
拉 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 拉 mean?
拉 means: Latin, kidnap, crush. On'yomi readings: ラツ, ラ, ロウ. Kun'yomi readings: らっ.する, ひし.ぐ, くだ.く.