了

了 — complete, finish

Learn the correct stroke order for 了 (complete), a 2-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school2 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 2

On'yomi (音読み)リョウryou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)—

Strokes2

Radical亅

Frequency#792

Meaningscomplete, finish

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

完了かんりょうcompletion; conclusionnoun

修了しゅうりょうcompletion (of a course)noun

終了しゅうりょうend; close; conclusionnoun

満了まんりょうexpiration; terminationnoun

魅了みりょうcharm; fascinationnoun

了解りょうかいcomprehension; consent; understandingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 了 (complete) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 2 strokes with radical 亅.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 了 is #792, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

完了かんりょう — completion; conclusion

修了しゅうりょう — completion (of a course)

終了しゅうりょう — end; close; conclusion

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (亅)

予beforehand 争contend 事matter

Same reading

領jurisdiction 量quantity 療heal 漁fishing 涼refreshing

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 了 have?

The kanji 了 (complete) has 2 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 了?

了 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 了 mean?

了 means: complete, finish. On'yomi readings: リョウ.

What JLPT level is 了?

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