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to open up (land); rubbed copy
Kanji 1554

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Synopsis

This kanji embodies the spirit of visionaries who see possibilities, people who want to carve out the future, and pioneers who blaze mountain trails, develop land that’s under the sea, and grow olives on Shodoshima. Learn to say, “He devoted half of his life to developing Hokkaido,” “We have to find a new market for these products,” and even “I haven't tried restaurants around here.”

Revision history: 

Oct. 29, 2022: p. 13: Added that 也 is non-Joyo.

Oct. 14, 2022: Originally published.

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Kanji PDF
Cover of essay 1554 on 拓 (to open up (land)), titled "Trailblazers"
Mini Profile
JOYO ON-YOMI
タク
JOYO KUN-YOMI
None
STROKES8
RADICAL扌 (64: hand)
JLPTN1
HALPERN237/282
HENSHALL1554/1676
SPAHN3c5.1