撤

撤 — remove, withdraw, disarm

Learn the correct stroke order for 撤 (remove), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 15

On'yomi (音読み)テツtetsu

Kun'yomi (訓読み)—

Strokes15

Radical手

Frequency#811

Meaningsremove, withdraw, disarm, dismantle, reject, exclude

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

撤回てっかいwithdrawal; retraction; revocationnoun

撤去てっきょremoval; taking away; dismantling (a building, facilities, etc.)noun

撤収てっしゅうremoval (of a building, equipment, etc.); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (a stage set, camp, etc.)noun

撤退てったいevacuation; withdrawal; revocationnoun

撤廃てっぱいannulment; abolition; repealnoun

撤兵てっぺいwithdrawal of troopsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 撤 (remove) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 撤 is #811, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

撤回てっかい — withdrawal; retraction; revocation

撤去てっきょ — removal; taking away; dismantling (a building, facilities, etc.)

撤収てっしゅう — removal (of a building, equipment, etc.); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (a stage set, camp, etc.)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 撤 have?

The kanji 撤 (remove) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 撤?

撤 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 撤 mean?

撤 means: remove, withdraw, disarm, dismantle, reject, exclude. On'yomi readings: テツ.

What JLPT level is 撤?

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