JLPT N1

reject; repel; repudiate

Item 33 of 642 | 5 strokes | Radical: 斤 (axe)

Readings

On'yomiセキ

Mnemonic

Swinging an AXE to REJECT and REPEL intruders.

Example Words

排斥 (はいせき) rejection; exclusion
斥候 (せっこう) scout; patrol
斥力 (せきりょく) repulsive force