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JLPT N18画 · 8 strokesradical 手freq #2006

rub, paint, erase

On'yomi (音読み)

  • マツ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Mnemonic

Imagine using your hand (手) to rub away a mistake on paper, effectively erasing the evidence of your error, just like making a clean paint stroke.

About this kanji

The kanji "抹" primarily means to rub, paint, or erase. It is mostly used in compounds rather than as a standalone word. One common compound is "抹消" (まっしょう), which means erasure, often used in the context of removing data or records. Another example is "抹茶" (まっちゃ), referring to matcha, a powdered green tea popular in Japanese culture. You may also encounter "一抹" (いちまつ), which indicates a slight touch of an emotion, like sadness. It's interesting to note that while "抹" is frequently used in formal contexts, its more casual meanings are often conveyed by other words.

Example sentences

  • 古い記録は抹消された。

    The old records were erased.

Meanings across languages

English
rub, paint, erase
Tiếng Việt
chà, vẽ, xóa
日本語
拭く, 塗る, 消す
한국어
문지르다, 그리다, 지우다
中文
擦, 画, 擦除
id
menggosok
th
ขัด
es
frotar
fr
frotter
de
reiben
pt
esfregar

Common compounds

  • 抹消まっしょうerasure, striking off, crossing out
  • 一抹いちまつa touch (of sadness, unease, etc.), a tinge (of), a hint (of)
  • 抹茶まっちゃmatcha, powdered green tea
  • 抹殺まっさつerasure, obliteration, denial
  • 丁抹デンマークDenmark
  • 塗抹とまつsmear, daub, coating over
  • 抹香まっこうincense, incense powder
  • 抹額まっこうred headband (worn by lower rank officers)

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