JLPT N1 · 8 strokes
Kanji 抹: "rub, paint, erase"
The kanji 抹 means "rub, paint, erase". It is written with 8 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N1, read マツ in on'yomi.
Stroke order
Strokes are written in the order of the numbers. The order is not decorative: it is what gives the character its balance, and it is also how handwriting search works in Japanese dictionaries.
Readings
On'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading)
マツ
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
no recorded reading
In a kun'yomi reading, the dot separates the kanji from its okurigana: かた.る is read かたる and written 語る. A hyphen marks a bound position, like -び in 日.
At a glance
| Meaning | rub, paint, erase |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 8 |
| JLPT level | N1 |
| Taught in Japan | secondary school |
| Frequency rank | 2006 of 2,501 |
Common words with 抹
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
- 抹殺erasure; obliteration · denial; ignoring (an opinion)
- 一抹a touch (of sadness, unease, etc.); a tinge (of); a hint (of); a wreath (of smoke, cloud, etc.) · a smear (of paint, ink, etc.); one stroke (of a brush)
- 抹消erasure; striking off; crossing out; cancellation
- 抹茶matcha; powdered green tea
- 丁抹Denmark
- 抹香incense; incense powder
- 登録抹消deregistration; cancellation of registration
- 抹香臭いsmelling of incense; overly pious
- 塗抹smear; daub; coating over
- 抹茶色soft yellow-green; subdued pea green; tea green
- 抹茶塩matcha salt; salt mixed with powdered green tea
- 抹茶アイスクリームgreen tea ice cream
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