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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and reason. Drawing with hand.
Symbolism
Extraction, abstract, lottery. Represents drawing.
Component Breakdown
抽=
扌由
hand + 由
Words & Expressions
Words written with 抽
抽選ちゅうせんraffle
抽出ちゅうしゅつextraction
抽象ちゅうしょうabstraction
抽象的ちゅうしょうてきabstract
Proverbs & Idioms
抽斗の底を叩く
ひきだしのそこをたたく
Tap the bottom of the drawer
Resort to one's last hidden resources
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 抽 mean in Japanese?
抽 means pluck, pull, extract, excel.
How do you read 抽?
On'yomi: チュウ (CHUU). Kun'yomi: ひき- (hiki).
How many strokes does 抽 have?
抽 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 抽 a good kanji for a tattoo?
抽 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pluck, pull, extract, excel. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.