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What is the Kanji for 'Bend' and 'Fold'? | 折

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Bend' and 'Fold', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Bend' and 'Fold' is 折.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bend, Fold

    Reading

    kunyomi

    o

    おり

    ori

    onyomiせつ

    setsu

    Parts

    Hand (手)Axe, Catty

    Example Word

    折る: break or fold. The Japanese verb '折る (おる)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to break', often used when something snaps or is physically broken, such as a branch or a bone. For example: I broke a branch「枝を折った」(えだをおった). The second meaning is 'to fold', used when bending something, like paper or fabric, to create a crease. For example: She folded the paper「彼女は紙を折った」(かのじょはかみをおった). The context usually clarifies which meaning is intended. Note that this verb is transitive and requires an object.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    416

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Hand

    Radical Form Of

    kanji

    Meaning

    Axe, Catty

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 3 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sagacious, Philosophy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Swear, Vow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Die, Pass on

Words Using

This kanji is used in 6 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 85 kanji contain the part 扌 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hold

    kanji

    Meaning

    Throw

    kanji

    Meaning

    Push, Press down

    kanji

    Meaning

    Skill

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pay, Drive away

    kanji

    Meaning

    Abandon, Discard

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pick up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Loss, Damage

    kanji

    Meaning

    Instruct, Confer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Finger

    kanji

    Meaning

    Contact, Touch

    kanji

    Meaning

    Present, Submit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Choose, Select

    kanji

    Meaning

    Expand, Broaden

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gather, Pick

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exchange

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shake, Swing

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pluck, Extract

    kanji

    Meaning

    Invite

    kanji

    Meaning

    Depict, Draw

    kanji

    Meaning

    Resist, Match

    kanji

    Meaning

    Resist, Confront

    kanji

    Meaning

    Worship

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sweep

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wield, Display

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bear, Carry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Infer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Criticize

    kanji

    Meaning

    Catch

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hoist, Display, Hold up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Basis, Based on

    kanji

    Meaning

    Repel, Refuse

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hug, Embrace

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pluck, Extract

    kanji

    Meaning

    Assist, Aid

    kanji

    Meaning

    Challenge

    kanji

    Meaning

    Search

    kanji

    Meaning

    Search

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pick, Pluck

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exclude, Repudiate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Eaves, Universe

    kanji

    Meaning

    Handle, Chastity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Carry with, Portable

    kanji

    Meaning

    Handle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Snapshot, Photograph

    kanji

    Meaning

    Remove, Withdraw

    kanji

    Meaning

    Set, Install

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dig

    kanji

    Meaning

    Arrest

    kanji

    Meaning

    Set, Hang

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dispose, Set aside

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clap, Beat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Refrain, Abstain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Kidnap

    kanji

    Meaning

    Insert

    kanji

    Meaning

    Transport, Carry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grip, Grasp

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grasp, Grip

    kanji

    Meaning

    Unfold, Expose

    kanji

    Meaning

    Protect, Embrace

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bind, Fasten

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reclaim, Cultivation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Restrain, Suppress

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slap, Deal a blow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rub, Grate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Put between, Between

    kanji

    Meaning

    Squeeze

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clumsy, Unskillful

    kanji

    Meaning

    Extract, Excerpt

    kanji

    Meaning

    Erase, Wipe

    kanji

    Meaning

    Aid, Lend support to

    kanji

    Meaning

    Torture

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hoist, Exalt

    kanji

    Meaning

    Take in, Vicarious

    kanji

    Meaning

    Board

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rock, Shake

    kanji

    Meaning

    Model, Imitate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Catch

    kanji

    Meaning

    Push open

    kanji

    Meaning

    Yank, Abduct

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wrenching

    kanji

    Meaning

    Make progress

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wipe

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sprain

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 11 kanji contain the part 斤 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    New

    kanji

    Meaning

    Near

    kanji

    Meaning

    Place

    kanji

    Meaning

    Quality

    kanji

    Meaning

    Decide, Cut off

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pray

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chop, Analyze

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hill

    kanji

    Meaning

    Expel, Reject

    kanji

    Meaning

    Artisan, Craftsman

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slice

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 折 mean?

折 means 'Bend' and 'Fold'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.