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罷
“Quit / Stop / Leave / Withdraw” in Japanese is 罷, read hi, maka, ya (ひ, まか, や). It is a Jōyō kanji taught in Japanese secondary school (junior & senior high) — the 高手 · Master tier beyond the grade 1–6 Kyōiku set, and appears in words such as 罷免 (dismissal).
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 罷 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Quit / Stop / Leave / Withdraw |
| Readings | ひ, まか, や |
| Grade | Master (高手 · secondary school) |
| Curriculum | Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2) |
| Example | 罷免 (dismissal) |
How to read 罷
罷 is read hi (ひ) or maka (まか) or ya (や) depending on the word.
Words with 罷
- 罷免
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Updated: 2026-08-28