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拒

拒 — repel, refuse, reject

Learn the correct stroke order for 拒 (repel), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 8
On'yomi (音読み)キョkyo、ゴgo
Kun'yomi (訓読み)こば.むkobamu
Strokes8
Radical手
Frequency#863
Meaningsrepel, refuse, reject, decline

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

拒むこばむto refuse; to reject; to declineverb
拒絶きょぜつrefusal; rejectionnoun
拒否きょひrefusal; rejection; denialnoun
拒否権きょひけんright of vetonoun
拒絶反応きょぜつはんのう(transplant) rejectionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 拒 (repel) 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, 拒 is #863, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

拒むこばむ — to refuse; to reject; to decline
拒絶きょぜつ — refusal; rejection
拒否きょひ — refusal; rejection; denial

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 拒 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 拒?

拒 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 拒 mean?

拒 means: repel, refuse, reject, decline. On'yomi readings: キョ, ゴ. Kun'yomi readings: こば.む.

What JLPT level is 拒?

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