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What is the Kanji for 'Take in' and 'Vicarious'? | 摂

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Take in' and 'Vicarious', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Take in' and 'Vicarious' is 摂.

    kanji

    摂

    Meaning

    Take in, Vicarious

    Reading

    kunyomiかね

    kane

    と

    to

    おさ

    osa

    onyomiしょう

    shou

    せつ

    setsu

    Parts

    扌Hand (手)八Eight 丷Divide 耳Ear

    Example Word

    摂取: intake. The Japanese noun '摂取 (せっしゅ)' refers to the act of taking in or consuming something, often used in contexts related to nutrition, medicine, or substances. It can describe the intake of food, nutrients, or even information. For example: daily nutrient intake「毎日の栄養摂取」(まいにちのえいようせっしゅ). Excessive caffeine intake can be harmful「過剰なカフェイン摂取は有害です」(かじょうなカフェインせっしゅはゆうがいです). This word is commonly used in health-related discussions and scientific contexts.

    Radical

    手

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1862

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 摂

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 4 parts:

    radical

    扌

    Meaning

    Hand

    kanji

    八

    Meaning

    Eight

    radical

    丷

    Meaning

    Divide

    kanji

    耳

    Meaning

    Ear

Words Using 摂

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    摂取

    Meaning

    Intake

Kanji Related to 摂 Through the Part 扌

These 85 kanji contain the part 扌 as well.

    kanji

    押

    Meaning

    Push, Press down

    kanji

    抱

    Meaning

    Hug, Embrace

    kanji

    接

    Meaning

    Contact, Touch

    kanji

    挨

    Meaning

    Push open

    kanji

    拝

    Meaning

    Worship

    kanji

    擦

    Meaning

    Rub, Grate

    kanji

    掘

    Meaning

    Dig

    kanji

    揮

    Meaning

    Wield, Display

    kanji

    搭

    Meaning

    Board

    kanji

    探

    Meaning

    Search

    kanji

    推

    Meaning

    Infer

    kanji

    拓

    Meaning

    Reclaim, Cultivation

    kanji

    挑

    Meaning

    Challenge

    kanji

    排

    Meaning

    Exclude, Repudiate

    kanji

    擁

    Meaning

    Protect, Embrace

    kanji

    拷

    Meaning

    Torture

    kanji

    捻

    Meaning

    Wrenching

    kanji

    払

    Meaning

    Pay, Drive away

    kanji

    換

    Meaning

    Exchange

    kanji

    摘

    Meaning

    Pick, Pluck

    kanji

    携

    Meaning

    Carry with, Portable

    kanji

    捕

    Meaning

    Catch

    kanji

    擬

    Meaning

    Model, Imitate

    kanji

    拉

    Meaning

    Yank, Abduct

    kanji

    捜

    Meaning

    Search

    kanji

    操

    Meaning

    Handle, Chastity

    kanji

    抑

    Meaning

    Restrain, Suppress

    kanji

    授

    Meaning

    Instruct, Confer

    kanji

    拒

    Meaning

    Repel, Refuse

    kanji

    挫

    Meaning

    Sprain

    kanji

    拠

    Meaning

    Basis, Based on

    kanji

    抹

    Meaning

    Erase, Wipe

    kanji

    挿

    Meaning

    Insert

    kanji

    援

    Meaning

    Assist, Aid

    kanji

    掛

    Meaning

    Set, Hang

    kanji

    拐

    Meaning

    Kidnap

    kanji

    投

    Meaning

    Throw

    kanji

    抗

    Meaning

    Resist, Confront

    kanji

    撤

    Meaning

    Remove, Withdraw

    kanji

    振

    Meaning

    Shake, Swing

    kanji

    折

    Meaning

    Bend, Fold

    kanji

    掃

    Meaning

    Sweep

    kanji

    描

    Meaning

    Depict, Draw

    kanji

    据

    Meaning

    Set, Install

    kanji

    捗

    Meaning

    Make progress

    kanji

    挟

    Meaning

    Put between, Between

    kanji

    招

    Meaning

    Invite

    kanji

    揚

    Meaning

    Hoist, Exalt

    kanji

    抵

    Meaning

    Resist, Match

    kanji

    択

    Meaning

    Choose, Select

    kanji

    採

    Meaning

    Gather, Pick

    kanji

    宇

    Meaning

    Eaves, Universe

    kanji

    捉

    Meaning

    Catch

    kanji

    提

    Meaning

    Present, Submit

    kanji

    拍

    Meaning

    Clap, Beat

    kanji

    技

    Meaning

    Skill

    kanji

    揺

    Meaning

    Rock, Shake

    kanji

    措

    Meaning

    Dispose, Set aside

    kanji

    拾

    Meaning

    Pick up

    kanji

    搬

    Meaning

    Transport, Carry

    kanji

    拭

    Meaning

    Wipe

    kanji

    抜

    Meaning

    Pluck, Extract

    kanji

    打

    Meaning

    Hit

    kanji

    拡

    Meaning

    Expand, Broaden

    kanji

    扶

    Meaning

    Aid, Lend support to

    kanji

    扱

    Meaning

    Handle

    kanji

    持

    Meaning

    Hold

    kanji

    掲

    Meaning

    Hoist, Display, Hold up

    kanji

    拙

    Meaning

    Clumsy, Unskillful

    kanji

    撲

    Meaning

    Slap, Deal a blow

    kanji

    括

    Meaning

    Bind, Fasten

    kanji

    捨

    Meaning

    Abandon, Discard

    kanji

    損

    Meaning

    Loss, Damage

    kanji

    抽

    Meaning

    Pluck, Extract

    kanji

    拘

    Meaning

    Arrest

    kanji

    握

    Meaning

    Grasp, Grip

    kanji

    指

    Meaning

    Finger

    kanji

    披

    Meaning

    Unfold, Expose

    kanji

    控

    Meaning

    Refrain, Abstain

    kanji

    抄

    Meaning

    Extract, Excerpt

    kanji

    担

    Meaning

    Bear, Carry

    kanji

    批

    Meaning

    Criticize

    kanji

    撮

    Meaning

    Snapshot, Photograph

    kanji

    搾

    Meaning

    Squeeze

    kanji

    把

    Meaning

    Grip, Grasp

Kanji Related to 摂 Through the Part 八

These 16 kanji contain the part 八 as well.

    kanji

    船

    Meaning

    Ship

    kanji

    小

    Meaning

    Small

    kanji

    率

    Meaning

    Command, Proportion

    kanji

    兵

    Meaning

    Soldier

    kanji

    赤

    Meaning

    Red

    kanji

    穴

    Meaning

    Hole

    kanji

    顔

    Meaning

    Face

    kanji

    黄

    Meaning

    Yellow

    kanji

    公

    Meaning

    Public

    kanji

    六

    Meaning

    Six

    kanji

    典

    Meaning

    Code, Rule

    kanji

    頭

    Meaning

    Head

    kanji

    共

    Meaning

    Together

    kanji

    父

    Meaning

    Father

    kanji

    貝

    Meaning

    Shellfish

    kanji

    分

    Meaning

    Minute, Part

Kanji Related to 摂 Through the Part 丷

These 10 kanji contain the part 丷 as well.

    kanji

    平

    Meaning

    Flat

    kanji

    米

    Meaning

    Rice

    kanji

    率

    Meaning

    Command, Proportion

    kanji

    半

    Meaning

    Half

    kanji

    羊

    Meaning

    Sheep

    kanji

    弟

    Meaning

    Younger brother

    kanji

    火

    Meaning

    Fire

    kanji

    金

    Meaning

    Gold

    kanji

    帝

    Meaning

    Emperor, Sovereign

    kanji

    曽

    Meaning

    Formerly

Kanji Related to 摂 Through the Part 耳

These 8 kanji contain the part 耳 as well.

    kanji

    職

    Meaning

    Employment

    kanji

    取

    Meaning

    Take

    kanji

    餌

    Meaning

    Feed

    kanji

    聖

    Meaning

    Saint, Holy

    kanji

    敢

    Meaning

    Daring

    kanji

    恥

    Meaning

    Ashamed, Shame

    kanji

    聴

    Meaning

    Listen

    kanji

    聞

    Meaning

    Listen

Learn the Kanji 摂

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 摂 mean?

摂 means 'Take in' and 'Vicarious'.

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

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