Kanji for "Rather"
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "rather". The most popular choice is shown first.
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instead, on the contrary, rather, step back, withdraw, retreat
Reading: kyaku
7 strokes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for rather?
The most common kanji for "rather" is 却, read as kyaku. It means instead, on the contrary, rather. Related kanji: 寧 (rather).
How many strokes does 却 have?
却 has 7 strokes.