What does the kanji 拘 mean?

The kanji 拘 (kakawaru) means "arrest, seize, concerned, adhere to, despite". It is a JLPT N1 character.

What kanji is "kakawaru"?

"kakawaru" is written with the kanji 拘, meaning "arrest, seize, concerned, adhere to, despite". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) こう (kō), kunyomi (native Japanese) かかわる (kakawaru). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 拘?

Write 拘 ("arrest") 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.