Japanese symbol for “withdraw”
取り消す
とりけす
Romaji: torikesu
to cancel; to withdraw; to retract; to take back (words, etc.)
In Japanese, withdraw is 取り消す, read とりけす (torikesu).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v5s, vt to cancel; to withdraw; to retract; to take back (words, etc.); to revoke
Written forms: 取り消す、取消す. Readings: とりけす.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “withdraw”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 取り下げる | とりさげる torisageru | to withdraw; to abandon (e.g. a lawsuit) |
| 引き上げる | ひきあげる hikiageru | to withdraw; to leave; to pull out |
| 引き出す | ひきだす hikidasu | to withdraw (money); to draw |
| 引き下がる | ひきさがる hikisagaru | to withdraw; to leave; to retire |
| 引き下げる | ひきさげる hikisageru | to withdraw (a proposal, request, etc.); to abandon |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 取引 | とりひき torihiki | transactions; dealings; business |
| 買取 | かいとり kaitori | purchase; buying; buying out |
| 取得 | しゅとく shutoku | obtaining (a qualification, right, object, etc.); acquisition (of land, property, etc.); gaining possession (of) |
| 取る | とる toru | to take; to pick up; to grab |
| 取材 | しゅざい shuzai | gathering material (for an article, novel, etc.); collecting information; covering (an event, incident, etc.) |
| 取締役 | とりしまりやく torishimariyaku | company director; board member |
| 消費 | しょうひ shouhi | consumption; expenditure; spending |
| 解消 | かいしょう kaishou | cancellation; liquidation; resolution |
See also: Chinese symbol for “withdraw”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
Last posts
- Are Bamboo Practice Swords Safer Than Wooden Ones
- Choosing the Best Wooden Sword Stand for Your Collection
- Why Bokken Crack and Which Woods Handle Impact Best
- Best Bokken Bags and Cases for Martial Arts Training
- Choosing the Best Wooden Tanto for Realistic Knife Drills
- What Is a Suburito and Is It Worth Buying for Strength
- Buying a Wooden Wakizashi for Two-Sword Practice
- Buying Chanbara Swords for Sparring and Competition
- What Size Shinai Does a Child Need for Kendo Practice
- Best Polypropylene Bokken for Hard Contact Training