却 instead, on the contrary, rather, step back
The kanji 却 means “instead, on the contrary, rather, step back”. It is read キャク, かえ.って, しりぞ.く, しりぞ.ける. It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How to read 却?
- Kun’yomi
- かえ.って (kaette), しりぞ.く (shirizoku), しりぞ.ける (shirizokeru)
- On’yomi
- キャク (kyaku)
How to write 却?
却 is written in 7 strokes, in the order below.
Common words with 却
- 売却 (ばいきゃく) : sale, disposal
- 冷却 (れいきゃく) : cooling
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