What does the kanji 却 mean?

The kanji 却 (kaette) means "instead, on the contrary, rather". It is a JLPT N1 character.

What kanji is "kaette"?

"kaette" is written with the kanji 却, meaning "instead, on the contrary, rather". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) きゃく (kyaku), kunyomi (native Japanese) かえって (kaette). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 却?

Write 却 ("instead") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.