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乱

乱 — riot, war, disorder

Learn the correct stroke order for 乱 (riot), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 67 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ランran、ロンron
Kun'yomi (訓読み)みだ.れるmidareru、みだ.るmidaru、みだ.すmidasu、みだmida、おさ.めるosameru、わた.るwataru
Strokes7
Radical乙
Frequency#755
Meaningsriot, war, disorder, disturb

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

狂乱きょうらんfury; frenzy; madnessnoun
混乱こんらんdisorder; chaos; confusionnoun
錯乱さくらんconfusion; distraction; derangementnoun
騒乱そうらんdisturbance; riot; mayhemnoun
動乱どうらんdisturbance; upheaval; unrestnoun
内乱ないらんcivil war; insurrection; rebellionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 乱 (riot) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 乙.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 乱 is #755, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

狂乱きょうらん — fury; frenzy; madness
混乱こんらん — disorder; chaos; confusion
錯乱さくらん — confusion; distraction; derangement

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (乙)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 乱 have?

The kanji 乱 (riot) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 乱?

乱 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 乱 mean?

乱 means: riot, war, disorder, disturb. On'yomi readings: ラン, ロン. Kun'yomi readings: みだ.れる, みだ.る, みだ.す, みだ, おさ.める, わた.る.

What JLPT level is 乱?

乱 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.