What does kanji 扣 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 扣 is button.

How is kanji 扣 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 扣 are たた.く, ひか.える; the onyomi readings are コウ.

Example words that use kanji 扣 include 扣える, 扣除, 扣え.

Kanken 1

扣

Meaning

button

button, knock, rap, strike, tap

Stroke Order

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ひかえる

to be in a close relationship (e.g. as a backer, etc.)

こうじょ

subtraction

ひかえ

waiting one's turn

5 reference sentences

ドアを三回扣いてください。

Please knock on the door three times.

彼は机を指で軽く扣いた。

He lightly tapped the desk with his finger.

窓を扣く音で目が覚めた。

I woke up to the sound of knocking on the window.

係員が入口で客を扣えた。

The attendant held the visitor back at the entrance.

父は飛び出そうとした子どもを手で扣えた。

My father stopped the child with his hand as the child tried to run out.

Context Links Usage in Anime Open to see character names and anime titles. 2 related entries

Real-world usage of this kanji in character names and anime titles on Anime.Jepang.org.