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拙 kanji: meaning “bungling”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N18 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
bungling
On'yomi
セツ
Kun'yomi
つたな・い

Picture story to remember 拙

The bungling burglar fumbles for the exit with his hand (扌) and knocks over a cup.

How to write 拙: stroke order

拙 is written with 8 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 拙

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Kanji that share parts with 拙.