拳
こぶし
kobushi
JLPT N110 strokesKanjiLevel 97 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
拳 is the kanji for "Fist". The most common reading is こぶし (kobushi). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Fist
Also : Clenched fist
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Readings
kunこぶし/ kobushionけん/ kenonげん/ gen
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
龹手
Example Sentences
拳を振り上げて抗議した。
こぶしをふりあげてこうぎした。
He raised his fist in protest.
彼は拳を固く握りしめた。
かれはこぶしをかたくにぎりしめた。
He clenched his fists tightly.
Vocabulary using 拳
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
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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