却 (Japanese Kanji) — instead, on the contrary, rather, step back, withdraw, retreat

Kanji Grade 7

却

The Kanji 却 has the following meanings:

• instead
• on the contrary
• rather
• step back
• withdraw
• retreat

KUNYOMI

• かえ.って
• しりぞ.く
• しりぞ.ける

ONYOMI

• キャク

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