漢字 Kanji Codex

Kanji Detail

却

instead, on the contrary, rather, retreat, step back, withdraw

Readings

On'yomi (音読み)

キャク

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

かえ.ってしりぞ.くしりぞ.ける

Information

Grade:8

Strokes:7

JLPT:1

Frequency:959

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These kanji are easily confused due to similar shapes

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