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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and phonetic. Picking with hand.
Symbolism
Point out, pick, expose. Represents picking.
Component Breakdown
摘=
扌啇
hand + 啇
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
出る杭は打たれる
でるくいはうたれる
The nail that sticks out gets hammered
Those who stand out invite criticism
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 摘 mean in Japanese?
摘 means pinch, pick, pluck, trim, clip, summarize.
How do you read 摘?
On'yomi: テキ (TEKI). Kun'yomi: つ.む (tsumu).
How many strokes does 摘 have?
摘 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 摘 a good kanji for a tattoo?
摘 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pinch, pick, pluck, trim, clip, summarize. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.