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拒
On'yomi
キョ・ゴ
KYO / GO
Kun'yomi
こば.む
kobamu
repel · refuse · reject · decline
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and giant. Pushing away greatly with hand.
Symbolism
Refusal, rejection, resistance. Represents not accepting.
Component Breakdown
拒=
扌巨
hand + 巨
Words & Expressions
Words written with 拒
Proverbs & Idioms
拒めば遠ざかる
こばめばとおざかる
Refuse and it goes away
Persistent refusal drives opportunities away
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 拒 mean in Japanese?
拒 means repel, refuse, reject, decline.
How do you read 拒?
On'yomi: キョ、ゴ (KYO, GO). Kun'yomi: こば.む (kobamu).
How many strokes does 拒 have?
拒 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 拒 a good kanji for a tattoo?
拒 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means repel, refuse, reject, decline. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.