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拶 kanji: meaning “imminent”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N19 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
imminent
On'yomi
サツ
Kun'yomi
せま・る

Picture story to remember 拶

As evening (夕) falls, hands (扌) wave from the shore, for the flood is imminent.

Parts in this story:夕

How to write 拶: stroke order

拶 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 拶

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Kanji that share parts with 拶.