撤

Etymology

Composed of hand, nurture, and strike. Withdrawing with hand.

Symbolism

Withdrawal, removal, retraction. Represents withdrawing.

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?

Yes. 撤 (remove, withdraw, disarm, dismantle, reject, exclude) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.