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拭
On'yomi
ショク・シキ
SHOKU / SHIKI
Kun'yomi
ぬぐ.う・ふ.く
nuguu / fuku
wipe · mop · swab
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Component Breakdown
拭=
扌式
hand + 式
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and ceremony. Wiping with hand.
Symbolism
Wipe, dispel, cleaning. Represents wiping.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
汗を拭う
あせをぬぐう
To wipe away sweat; To wipe off sweat from hard work
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 拭 mean in Japanese?
拭 means wipe, mop, swab.
How do you read 拭?
On'yomi: ショク、シキ (SHOKU, SHIKI). Kun'yomi: ぬぐ.う、ふ.く (nuguu, fuku).
How many strokes does 拭 have?
拭 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 拭 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 拭 (wipe, mop, swab) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.