執
と.る
toru
JLPT N111 strokesKanjiLevel 100 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
執 is the kanji for "Grasp". The most common reading is と.る (toru). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Grasp
Also : Take hold · Tenacious · Take to heart
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Readings
kunと.る/ toruonしつ/ shitsuonしゅう/ shuu
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
幸丸
Example Sentences
彼は意見に固執している。
かれはいけんにこしつしている。
He is stubbornly holding onto his opinion.
執筆活動に専念した。
しっぴつかつどうにせんねんした。
He dedicated himself to writing.
Vocabulary using 執
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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