Recede in Japanese
"recede" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "recede". The most common choice is shown first.
斥View details →
Top pick
reject, retreat, recede, withdraw, repel, repulse
Reading: seki
5 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of axe and dot. Repelling with axe.
What it carries
Rejection, scout, repel. Represents rejecting.
Related kanji for "recede"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for recede?
The most common kanji for "recede" is 斥, read as seki. It means reject, retreat, recede. Related kanji: 干 (recede).
How many strokes does 斥 have?
斥 has 5 strokes.