Japanese Kanji

ta

rip up · tear down · raise

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONta
  • ONシャsha
  • KUNひ.くhi

Meaning

Rip up, tear down, raise, haul.

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

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