Japanese Kanji

sou

pick · pinch · summarize

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • KUNつ.ねるtsu
  • KUNつ.めるtsu
  • KUNつね.るtsune

Meaning

Pick, pinch, summarize.

Stroke order for 抓

抓 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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