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拐
On'yomi
カイ
KAI
kidnap · falsify
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and another. Moving to another place by hand.
Symbolism
Kidnapping, abduct, turn. Represents deceiving and taking away.
Component Breakdown
拐=
扌另
hand + 另
Words & Expressions
Words written with 拐
誘拐ゆうかいabduction
Proverbs & Idioms
拐かしは親の仇
かどわかしはおやのかたき
A kidnapper is like a parent's enemy
Those who deceive and abduct others deserve the utmost hatred
Other kanji with the same meaning
“kidnap”
“falsify”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 拐 mean in Japanese?
拐 means kidnap, falsify.
How do you read 拐?
On'yomi: カイ (KAI).
How many strokes does 拐 have?
拐 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 拐 a good kanji for a tattoo?
拐 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means kidnap, falsify. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.