拉 kanji: meaning “yank”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N18 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- yank
- On'yomi
- ラツ、ラ、ロウ
- Kun'yomi
- らっ・する、ひし・ぐ、くだ・く
Picture story to remember 拉
Grab the rope with your hand (扌) and yank hard to make the pole stand up (立).
Parts in this story:立
How to write 拉: stroke order
拉 is written with 8 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 拉
- 拉致らちtaking captive
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