Japanese Kanji

satsu

to pull up · to eradicate

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONサツsatsu
  • ONアツatsu
  • KUNぬ.くnu
  • KUNふだfuda

Meaning

To pull up, to eradicate.

揠 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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