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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand, nurture, and strike. Withdrawing with hand.
Symbolism
Withdrawal, removal, retraction. Represents withdrawing.
Component Breakdown
撤=
扌育攵
hand + 育 + strike
Words & Expressions
Words written with 撤
撤廃てっぱいrepeal
撤去てっきょremoval
撤回てっかいretraction
撤退てったいevacuation
撤兵てっぺいwithdrawal of troops
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 撤 mean in Japanese?
撤 means remove, withdraw, disarm, dismantle, reject, exclude.
How do you read 撤?
On'yomi: テツ (TETSU).
How many strokes does 撤 have?
撤 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 撤 a good kanji for a tattoo?
撤 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means remove, withdraw, disarm, dismantle, reject, exclude. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.