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On’yomiあつ・あち
Kun’yomiあば.く
MeaningsDig, Dig Out, Gouge Out, Scoop
9 strokes Radical 手 hand
書き順 · Stroke order

How to write 挖

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挖
9 strokes

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部首 · Radical

The radical of 挖

手 Radical 64 of 214
Hand

The radical is the part a paper dictionary files a kanji under, and it usually hints at meaning. 挖 is filed under 手 (hand) — radical number 64 of the 214 in the Kangxi system.

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About the kanji 挖

What does the kanji 挖 mean?

挖 means Dig, Dig Out, Gouge Out, Scoop.

How do you read the kanji 挖?

挖 is read on'yomi (Chinese-derived) あつ、あち; kun'yomi (native Japanese) あば.く.

How many strokes does 挖 have?

挖 is written with 9 strokes. The animated diagram on this page shows the correct order.

What is the radical of 挖?

The radical of 挖 is 手 (hand), radical number 64 of the 214 Kangxi radicals. The radical is the component a dictionary files the character under, and it usually points at the character's meaning.

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