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摘

摘 — pinch, pick, pluck

Learn the correct stroke order for 摘 (pinch), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school14 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)テキteki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つ.むtsumu
Strokes14
Radical手
Frequency#564
Meaningspinch, pick, pluck, trim, clip, summarize

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 14 — start from the green dot

Common Words

指摘してきpointing out; identificationnoun
摘みつまみknob; handle; buttonnoun
摘むつむto pick; to pluckverb
摘出てきしゅつpicking out; taking out; (surgical) removalnoun
摘発てきはつexposing; unmasking; laying barenoun
摘むつまむto pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up (with chopsticks, tweezers, etc.)verb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 摘 (pinch) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 摘 is #564, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

指摘してき — pointing out; identification
摘みつまみ — knob; handle; button
摘むつむ — to pick; to pluck

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 摘 have?

The kanji 摘 (pinch) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 摘?

摘 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 摘 mean?

摘 means: pinch, pick, pluck, trim, clip, summarize. On'yomi readings: テキ. Kun'yomi readings: つ.む.

What JLPT level is 摘?

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