摘: the kanji for pick; point out
摘 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means pick; point out. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
摘 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
摘 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
テキ (teki)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 指摘してき · shiteki | pointing out |
| 摘発てきはつ · tekihatsu | exposure; crackdown |
つむ (tsumu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 摘むつむ · tsumu | to pick; to pluck |
| 摘み取るつみとる · tsumitoru | to pick off |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 先生に間違いを指摘された。Sensei ni machigai o shiteki sareta.My teacher pointed out my mistakes.
- 春に野原で花を摘んだ。Haru ni nohara de hana o tsunda.In spring I picked flowers in the field.
- 警察が違法な店を摘発した。Keisatsu ga ihō na mise o tekihatsu shita.The police cracked down on an illegal shop.
- 茶畑でお茶の葉を摘んだ。Chabatake de ocha no ha o tsunda.I picked tea leaves in the tea field.
- 問題は早いうちに摘み取るのがよい。Mondai wa hayai uchi ni tsumitoru no ga yoi.It's best to nip problems in the bud.
Questions about 摘
How many strokes does 摘 have?
摘 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 摘?
The on readings are teki (テキ). The kun readings are tsumu (つむ).
What JLPT level is 摘?
N1. 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 N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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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 摘
- 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.