拓

to open up (land); rubbed copy

Kanji 1554

This kanji embodies the spirit of visionaries who see possibilities, people who want to carve out the future, and pioneers who blaze mountain trails, develop land that’s under the sea, and grow olives on Shodoshima. Learn to say, “He devoted half of his life to developing Hokkaido,” “We have to find a new market for these products,” and even “I haven't tried restaurants around here.”

Revision history: 

Oct. 29, 2022: p. 13: Added that 也 is non-Joyo.

Oct. 14, 2022: Originally published.