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抹

On'yomi
マツ
MATSU

rub · paint · erase

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#2006
Radical手hand(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of hand and end. Erasing with hand.

Symbolism

Erase, matcha, smear. Represents erasing.

Component Breakdown

抹=
扌末

hand + 末

Words & Expressions

Words written with 抹

抹茶まっちゃmatcha
抹消まっしょうerasure
抹殺まっさつkilling off

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 抹 mean in Japanese?

抹 means rub, paint, erase.

How do you read 抹?

On'yomi: マツ (MATSU).

How many strokes does 抹 have?

抹 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).

Is 抹 a good kanji for a tattoo?

抹 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means rub, paint, erase. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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