Kanji 拒: repel, refuse, reject, decline
Key takeaways
Kanji 拒: repel, refuse, reject, decline. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 拒
repel, refuse, reject, decline
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine making a large gesture with your hand (扌) to refuse something. It depicts using your hand to push away a huge (巨) proposal or pressure, symbolizing the act of rejection.
