JLPT N1

press; be imminent

Item 484 of 642 | 9 strokes | Radical: 扌 (hand)

Readings

On'yomiサツ
Kun'yomiせま.る

Mnemonic

A HAND pressing close—the closeness of a GREETING.

Example Words

挨拶 (あいさつ) greeting
拶問 (さつもん) torture by finger-pressing