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揪

Grasp With Hand

On’yomiしゅう・しゅ
Kun’yomiあつ.める
MeaningsGrasp With Hand, Pinch
12 strokes Radical 手 hand
書き順 · Stroke order

How to write 揪

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揪
12 strokes

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The radical of 揪

手 Radical 64 of 214
Hand

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

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Grasp With Hand しゅう・しゅ あつ.める
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About the kanji 揪

What does the kanji 揪 mean?

揪 means Grasp With Hand, Pinch.

How do you read the kanji 揪?

揪 is read on'yomi (Chinese-derived) しゅう、しゅ; kun'yomi (native Japanese) あつ.める.

How many strokes does 揪 have?

揪 is written with 12 strokes. The animated diagram on this page shows the correct order.

What is the radical of 揪?

The radical of 揪 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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