N1
拭 meaning and readings
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Kanji
拭
N1
- Meaning
- wash, wipe
- Onyomi
- ショク
- Kunyomi
- ふ(く)、ぬぐ(う)
- Formula
- 拭 = 扌 + 式。
Story
拭 is analyzed as a combination of 扌 (hand), 式 (form, ritual) and denotes wash, wipe.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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