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On'yomi
セキ
SEKI
Kun'yomi
しりぞ.ける
shirizokeru

reject · retreat · recede · withdraw · repel · repulse

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Strokes5
Frequency#2231
Radicalaxe(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes5

Component Breakdown

=

axe + 丶

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of axe and dot. Repelling with axe.

Symbolism

Rejection, scout, repel. Represents rejecting.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Enjoying a meal

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

排斥する

はいせきする

To reject; To push away and exclude

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?

Yes. 斥 (reject, retreat, recede, withdraw, repel, repulse) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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