Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

拽

ei

drag · tow · throw

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONエイei
  • ONエツetsu
  • ONエチechi
  • ONセイsei
  • KUNひ.くhi

Meaning

Drag, tow, throw, twist.

拽 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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