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What is the Kanji for 'Remove' and 'Undress'? | 脱

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Remove' and 'Undress' is 脱.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Remove, Undress

    Reading

    kunyomi

    nu

    onyomiだつ

    datsu

    Parts

    Meat

    Example Word

    脱ぐ: remove. The Japanese verb '脱ぐ (ぬぐ)' means 'to remove' and is specifically used for taking off clothes, shoes, or accessories. It is commonly used in daily conversations when referring to undressing or removing something worn on the body. For example: I took off my shoes「靴を脱いだ」(くつをぬいだ). Please remove your hat「帽子を脱いでください」(ぼうしをぬいでください). This verb is often used in polite or formal contexts, such as when entering a Japanese home or a traditional tatami room, where it is customary to remove shoes.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    879

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

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

    kanji

    Meaning

    Meat

    component

Words Using

This kanji is used in 3 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 20 kanji contain the part 肉 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Brain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Entrails, Viscera

    kanji

    Meaning

    Loins, Waist

    kanji

    Meaning

    Back, Height

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bone

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shoulder

    kanji

    Meaning

    Intestine

    kanji

    Meaning

    Liver

    kanji

    Meaning

    Assent, Agreement

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lung

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fat, Grease

    kanji

    Meaning

    Skin

    kanji

    Meaning

    Leg

    kanji

    Meaning

    Womb, Uterus

    kanji

    Meaning

    Limb, Arms & legs

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gallbladder, Guts

    kanji

    Meaning

    Threaten

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rot

    kanji

    Meaning

    Resemble, Resemblance

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stature, Height

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 5 kanji contain the part 兑 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Theory, Explanation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tax

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sharp

    kanji

    Meaning

    Joy, Delight

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inspect, Inspection

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What does 脱 mean?

脱 means 'Remove' and 'Undress'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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