拶

拶 — be imminent, draw close

Learn the correct stroke order for 拶 (be imminent), a 9-stroke kanji.

Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)サツsatsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)せま.るsemaru
Strokes9
Radical手
Frequency—
Meaningsbe imminent, draw close

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

挨拶あいさつgreeting; greetings; salutationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 拶 (be imminent) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 9 strokes with radical 手.

Example Words in Context

挨拶あいさつ — greeting; greetings; salutation

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 拶 have?

The kanji 拶 (be imminent) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 拶?

拶 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 拶 mean?

拶 means: be imminent, draw close. On'yomi readings: サツ. Kun'yomi readings: せま.る.