抜
slip out · extract · pull out · pilfer · quote · remove · omit
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
hand + 友
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and friend. Pulling out with hand.
Symbolism
Pull out, outstanding, slip out. Represents pulling out.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
堅忍不抜
けんにんふばつ
indomitable perseverance; invincible fortitude; indomitable perseverance
斬新奇抜
ざんしんきばつ
novel; unconventional; cutting-edge; novel
確固不抜
かっこふばつ
determined; steadfast; unswerving; determined
抜山蓋世
ばつざんがいせい
great strength and energy (of a mighty hero); Herculean strength and vitality; great strength and energy (of a mighty hero)
抜本塞源
ばっぽんそくげん
eradication of (sources of) evil; laying the ax to the root of evil; eradication of (sources of) evil
抜苦与楽
ばっくよらく
a Buddha or Bodhisattva taking away suffering and conferring peace; a Buddha or Bodhisattva taking away suffering and conferring peace
抜け駆け
ぬけがけ
Stealing a march; Getting ahead of others secretly
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 抜 mean in Japanese?
抜 means slip out, extract, pull out, pilfer, quote, remove, omit.
How do you read 抜?
On'yomi: バツ、ハツ、ハイ (BATSU, HATSU, HAI). Kun'yomi: ぬ.く、-ぬ.く、ぬ.き、ぬ.ける、ぬ.かす、ぬ.かる (nuku, nuku, nuki, nukeru, nukasu, nukaru).
How many strokes does 抜 have?
抜 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 抜 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 抜 (slip out, extract, pull out, pilfer, quote, remove, omit) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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