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plane, sharpen

JLPT N1 9 strokes
Kun'yomi
けず.る・はつ.る・そ.ぐ
On'yomi
サク

削 means "plane, sharpen". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 9 strokes. It is read けず.る・はつ.る・そ.ぐ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and サク in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

Stroke order & writing

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Common questions

What does the kanji 削 mean?
削 means "plane, sharpen". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 削 have?
削 is written in 9 strokes.
How is 削 read?
It is read けず.る・はつ.る・そ.ぐ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and サク in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 削?
削 is a JLPT N1 kanji.