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斥
On'yomi
セキ
SEKI
Kun'yomi
しりぞ.ける
shirizokeru
reject · retreat · recede · withdraw · repel · repulse
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of axe and dot. Repelling with axe.
Symbolism
Rejection, scout, repel. Represents rejecting.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Component Breakdown
斥=
斤丶
axe + 丶
Words & Expressions
Words written with 斥
排斥はいせきostracism
Four-Character Compounds
排斥する
はいせきする
To reject; To push away and exclude
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 斥 mean in Japanese?
斥 means reject, retreat, recede, withdraw, repel, repulse.
How do you read 斥?
On'yomi: セキ (SEKI). Kun'yomi: しりぞ.ける (shirizokeru).
How many strokes does 斥 have?
斥 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 斤 (axe).
Is 斥 a good kanji for a tattoo?
斥 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means reject, retreat, recede, withdraw, repel, repulse. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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