抜: the kanji for pull out; surpass
抜 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means pull out; surpass. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
抜 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
抜 has 5 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ぬく (nuku)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 抜くぬく · nuku | to pull out; to remove … |
ぬける (nukeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 抜けるぬける · nukeru | to come out; to be missing |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 歯医者で歯を抜いてもらった。Haisha de ha o nuite moratta.I had my tooth pulled out at the dentist.
- 庭の雑草を抜きました。Niwa no zassō o nukimashita.I pulled out the weeds in the garden.
- ボタンが取れて抜けてしまった。Botan ga torete nukete shimatta.The button came off and fell out.
- リストから名前が一つ抜けていた。Risuto kara namae ga hitotsu nukete ita.One name was missing from the list.
- 最後の力を抜いて泳いだ。Saigo no chikara o nuite oyoida.I swam while releasing all my remaining strength.
Questions about 抜
How many strokes does 抜 have?
抜 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 抜?
The on readings are batsu (バツ). The kun readings are nuku (ぬく), nukeru (ぬける), nukasu (ぬかす), nukaru (ぬかる).
What JLPT level is 抜?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Movement and actions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 抜
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.