Japanese Kanji

hatsu

brush up · reject · exclude

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONハツhatsu
  • ONバチbachi
  • KUNは.ねるha
  • KUNおさ.めるosa

Meaning

Brush up, reject, exclude, eliminate, bone plectrum.

Stroke order for 撥

撥 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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