捨
捨·discard, throw away, abandon
- On-yomi
- シャ
- Kun-yomi
- すてる
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 捨てる | すてる | to throw away, to abandon |
| 四捨五入 | ししゃごにゅう | rounding off (numbers) |
| 使い捨て | つかいすて | disposable |
| 見捨てる | みすてる | to abandon, to forsake |
Example sentences
ごみはここに捨ててください。
ごみはここにすててください。
Please throw your rubbish away here.
使い捨ての箸は使いたくありません。
つかいすてのはしはつかいたくありません。
I'd rather not use disposable chopsticks.
古い写真はどうしても捨てられません。
ふるいしゃしんはどうしてもすてられません。
I just can't bring myself to throw away old photos.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Confusing 捨てる (throw away) with 拾う (pick up) — they look alike at a glance
- Reading 四捨五入 as *よんすてごにゅう instead of ししゃごにゅう
Memory aid
Picture it
A hand (扌) tossing something out of the hut (舎) — out of the house it goes.
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