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JLPT N36画 · 6 strokesradical 手freq #592

pull out, remove, exceed

On'yomi (音読み)

  • バツ
  • バチ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • ぬ.ける
  • ぬ.く
  • は.ずれる
  • は.ずす

Mnemonic

As you pull out a crescent moon (月) with your hand (手), it exceeds all expectations in beauty.

About this kanji

The kanji 「抜」 primarily means to pull out or remove something. It can be used both as a verb and in compounds. For instance, the verb 抜け出す (ぬけだす) means "to escape," while 抜群 (ばつぐん) translates to "outstanding" or "exceptional." Another useful compound is 抜粋 (ばっすい), which means "excerpt" or a selected portion of text. Additionally, the verb 抜ける (ぬける) means "to come out" and is often used in everyday conversation. A usage note: this kanji can imply surpassing a limit or standard as well, adding depth to its meaning.

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Example sentences

  • 敵の手から剣を抜いた。

    I drew the sword from the enemy's hand.

Meanings across languages

English
pull out, remove, exceed
Tiếng Việt
rút ra, gỡ bỏ, vượt qua
日本語
抜く, 引き抜く, 外す
한국어
제거하다
中文
拔出
id
mengeluarkan
th
ดึงออก
es
quitar
fr
retirer
de
entfernen
pt
remover

Common compounds

  • 抜け出すぬけだすto escape, to come out
  • 抜群ばつぐんoutstanding, incomparably good
  • 抜粋ばっすいexcerpt, selected passage
  • 抜けるぬけるto come out, to fall out, to be missing

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