How to Write 斥 (reject, retreat, recede, withdraw, repel) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 5-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 斥 (“reject, retreat, recede, withdraw, repel”), indexed under the 斤 (おの (axe)) radical. Practice 斥 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 斥ける (しりぞける (shirizokeru) — reject).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (斥)
Primary Radical (部首): 斤 — おの (axe)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 斤
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (セキ) when 斥 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (しりぞ.ける) when 斥 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (5画): With only 5 strokes, 斥 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 斤 (おの (axe)) structure (Standalone / Integrated position) cleanly around the center intersection and finish terminal strokes with crisp tome (stop) or harai (sweep) release.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 斤 (おの (axe))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 5 strokes under radical 斤.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 斥
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 斥 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 斥 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 斥 ("reject, retreat, recede, withdraw, repel") is written with 5 strokes (5画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) foundational low-stroke shape (1–5 strokes) indexed under the 斤 (おの (axe)) radical. With only 5 strokes, 斥 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 斤 (おの (axe)) structure (Standalone / Integrated position) cleanly around the center intersection and finish terminal strokes with crisp tome (stop) or harai (sweep) release.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 斥?
For 斥 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is セキ and the Kunyomi is しりぞ.ける. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (セキ) when 斥 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (しりぞ.ける) when 斥 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 斥 includes 斥ける (しりぞける (shirizokeru) — reject).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 斥 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 5 strokes of 斥 (reject, retreat, recede, withdraw, repel), start with the 斤 (おの (axe)) in the Standalone / Integrated (部首) position and follow standard Japanese Hitsujun (筆順) principles: top to bottom (上から下) and left to right (左から右). Practice 斥 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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