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拓

拓 — clear (the land), open, break up (land)

Learn the correct stroke order for 拓 (clear (the land)), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)タクtaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ひら.くhiraku
Strokes8
Radical手
Frequency#1526
Meaningsclear (the land), open, break up (land)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

開拓かいたくreclamation (e.g. of wasteland); cultivation; developmentnoun
干拓かんたくland reclamation (from sea)noun
拓殖たくしょくcolonization; colonisation; developmentnoun
拓本たくほんrubbing; rubbed copynoun
開拓者かいたくしゃpioneer; settler; colonistnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 拓 (clear (the land)) 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, 拓 is #1526, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

開拓かいたく — reclamation (e.g. of wasteland); cultivation; development
干拓かんたく — land reclamation (from sea)
拓殖たくしょく — colonization; colonisation; development

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 拓 have?

The kanji 拓 (clear (the land)) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 拓?

拓 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 拓 mean?

拓 means: clear (the land), open, break up (land). On'yomi readings: タク. Kun'yomi readings: ひら.く.

What JLPT level is 拓?

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