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拶

approach, draw near

JLPT N1 9 strokes
Kun'yomi
せま.る
On'yomi
サツ

拶 means "approach, draw near". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 9 strokes. It is read せま.る in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and サツ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

拶 in example sentences

  • 挨拶あいさつは大切たいせつよ。

    Aisatsu wa taisetsu yo.

    Greetings are important.

  • 挨拶あいさつをしに来きました。

    Aisatsu o shi ni kimashita.

    I came to say hi.

  • おはようの挨拶あいさつをした。

    Ohayou no aisatsu o shita.

    I said good morning.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

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Words that use 拶

Common questions

What does the kanji 拶 mean?
拶 means "approach, draw near". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 拶 have?
拶 is written in 9 strokes.
How is 拶 read?
It is read せま.る in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and サツ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 拶?
拶 is a JLPT N1 kanji.
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