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拉
On'yomi
ラツ・ラ・ロウ
RATSU / RA / ROU
Kun'yomi
らっ.する・ひし.ぐ・くだ.く
rassuru / hishigu / kudaku
Latin · kidnap · crush
Details
Strokes8
Radical手hand(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'hand' (扌) with 'stand' (立), representing pulling and taking away by hand.
Symbolism
Symbolizes pulling, taking away, and ramen. Represents forceful pulling and is used in the word for ramen noodles.
Component Breakdown
拉=
扌立
hand + stand
Words & Expressions
Words written with 拉
拉丁ラテンlatin
拉麺ラーメンramen
拉致らちcarrying away
伊拉久イラクiraq
撒哈拉サハラsahara
尼加拉瓦ニカラグアnicaragua
Other kanji with the same meaning
“kidnap”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 拉 mean in Japanese?
拉 means Latin, kidnap, crush.
How do you read 拉?
On'yomi: ラツ、ラ、ロウ (RATSU, RA, ROU). Kun'yomi: らっ.する、ひし.ぐ、くだ.く (rassuru, hishigu, kudaku).
How many strokes does 拉 have?
拉 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 拉 a good kanji for a tattoo?
拉 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means Latin, kidnap, crush. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.