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拭

拭 — wipe, mop, swab

Learn the correct stroke order for 拭 (wipe), a 9-stroke kanji.

Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ショクshoku、シキshiki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ぬぐ.うnuguu、ふ.くfuku
Strokes9
Radical手
Frequency#2421
Meaningswipe, mop, swab

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 9 — start from the green dot

Common Words

拭うぬぐうto wipe; to mop upverb
拭くふくto wipe; to dryverb
払拭ふっしょくwiping out; sweeping away; eradicatingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 拭 (wipe) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 9 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 拭 is #2421, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

拭うぬぐう — to wipe; to mop up
拭くふく — to wipe; to dry
払拭ふっしょく — wiping out; sweeping away; eradicating

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 拭 have?

The kanji 拭 (wipe) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 拭?

拭 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 拭 mean?

拭 means: wipe, mop, swab. On'yomi readings: ショク, シキ. Kun'yomi readings: ぬぐ.う, ふ.く.