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latin, kidnap

JLPT N1 8 strokes
Kun'yomi
らっ.する・ひし.ぐ・くだ.く
On'yomi
ラツ・ラ・ロウ

拉 means "latin, kidnap". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 8 strokes. It is read らっ.する・ひし.ぐ・くだ.く in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ラツ・ラ・ロウ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 拉 mean?
拉 means "latin, kidnap". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 拉 have?
拉 is written in 8 strokes.
How is 拉 read?
It is read らっ.する・ひし.ぐ・くだ.く in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ラツ・ラ・ロウ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 拉?
拉 is a JLPT N1 kanji.