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拘

拘 — arrest, seize, concerned

Learn the correct stroke order for 拘 (arrest), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)コウkou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かか.わるkakawaru
Strokes8
Radical手
Frequency#1336
Meaningsarrest, seize, concerned, adhere to, despite

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

拘禁こうきんdetention; custody; confinementnoun
拘束こうそくrestriction; restraint; bindingnoun
拘置こうちdetention; confinement; arrestnoun
拘留こうりゅうcustody; detention; confinementnoun
拘置所こうちしょprison; detention house; detention centernoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 拘 (arrest) 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, 拘 is #1336, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

拘禁こうきん — detention; custody; confinement
拘束こうそく — restriction; restraint; binding
拘置こうち — detention; confinement; arrest

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 拘 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 拘?

拘 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 拘 mean?

拘 means: arrest, seize, concerned, adhere to, despite. On'yomi readings: コウ. Kun'yomi readings: かか.わる.

What JLPT level is 拘?

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