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拒
On'yomi
キョ・ゴ
KYO / GO
Kun'yomi
こば.む
kobamu
repel · refuse · reject · decline
Details
Strokes8
Frequency#863
Radical手hand(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
拒=
扌巨
hand + 巨
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and giant. Pushing away greatly with hand.
Symbolism
Refusal, rejection, resistance. Represents not accepting.
Words & Expressions
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