拶 — 9 strokes ／ Radical「扌」
道2High school graduate / general ／ 9 strokes ／ Radical「扌」
- On
- サツ
- Kun
- せま.る
- Meaning
- press close
Origin
Hand plus pressing near: to push up close; used in the word for greeting.
Stroke order
Readings and examples
| サツ | 挨拶 |
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Readings and example words from the official Jōyō kanji table.
Compounds
- 挨拶あいさつ
greeting
- 挨拶状あいさつじょう
greeting card; formal notice
Example
年始の挨拶状を書いて出した。
I wrote and sent New Year greeting cards.
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