Repel in Japanese
"repel" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "repel". The most common choice is shown first.
拒View details →
Top pick
repel, refuse, reject, decline
Reading: kyo
8 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of hand and giant. Pushing away greatly with hand.
What it carries
Refusal, rejection, resistance. Represents not accepting.
Related kanji for "repel"
退Details →斥Details →
repel
tai
Composed of advance, sun, and slow. Retreating from sun.
repel
seki
Composed of axe and dot. Repelling with axe.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for repel?
The most common kanji for "repel" is 拒, read as kyo. It means repel, refuse, reject. Related kanji: 退 (repel), 斥 (repel).
How many strokes does 拒 have?
拒 has 8 strokes.