Withdraw in Japanese

"withdraw" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

取り消す

torikesu

取take, fetch+りnot in this dictionary+消extinguish, blow out+すnot in this dictionary

6 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "withdraw". The most common choice is shown first.

控

Top pick

withdraw, draw in, hold back, refrain from, be moderate

Reading: kou

11 strokes · nature

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Where it comes from

Composed of hand and empty. Emptying hand.

What it carries

Refrain, deduct, appeal. Represents restraining.

Related kanji for "withdraw"

退

withdraw

tai

Composed of advance, sun, and slow. Retreating from sun.

Details →撤

withdraw

tetsu · dynamic

Composed of hand, nurture, and strike. Withdrawing with hand.

Details →罷

withdraw

hi

Composed of net and ability. Stopping ability with net.

Details →斥

withdraw

seki

Composed of axe and dot. Repelling with axe.

Details →却

withdraw

kyaku

Composed of leave and kneel. Leaving and retreating.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for withdraw?

The most common kanji for "withdraw" is 控, read as kou. It means withdraw, draw in, hold back. Related kanji: 退 (withdraw), 撤 (withdraw), 罷 (withdraw), 斥 (withdraw), 却 (withdraw).

How many strokes does 控 have?

控 has 11 strokes.