乗

乗 — ride, power, multiplication

Learn the correct stroke order for 乗 (ride), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 39 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 9

On'yomi (音読み)ジョウjou、ショウshou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)の.るnoru、-の.りnori、の.せるnoseru

Strokes9

Radical丿

Frequency#377

Meaningsride, power, multiplication, record, counter for vehicles, board, mount, join

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

乗りのりriding; ridenoun

乗るのるto get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to boardverb

乗員じょういんcrew member; crewman; crewnoun

乗降じょうこうgetting on and off; embarking and disembarkingnoun

乗車じょうしゃboarding (a train, bus, etc.); getting into (e.g. a taxi)noun

乗馬じょうばhorse riding; horseback riding; mounting a horsenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 乗 (ride) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 丿.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 乗 is #377, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

乗りのり — riding; ride

乗るのる — to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to board

乗員じょういん — crew member; crewman; crew

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 乗 have?

The kanji 乗 (ride) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 乗?

乗 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 乗 mean?

乗 means: ride, power, multiplication, record, counter for vehicles, board, mount, join. On'yomi readings: ジョウ, ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: の.る, -の.り, の.せる.

What JLPT level is 乗?

乗 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.