亜

亜 — Asia, rank next, come after

Learn the correct stroke order for 亜 (Asia), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school7 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)アa
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つ.ぐtsugu
Strokes7
Radical二
Frequency#1509
MeaningsAsia, rank next, come after, -ous

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

亜鉛あえんzinc (Zn)noun
東亜とうあEast Asia; the Orientnoun
亜熱帯あねったいsubtropicsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 亜 (Asia) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 二.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 亜 is #1509, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

亜鉛あえん — zinc (Zn)
東亜とうあ — East Asia; the Orient
亜熱帯あねったい — subtropics

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 亜 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 亜?

亜 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 亜 mean?

亜 means: Asia, rank next, come after, -ous. On'yomi readings: ア. Kun'yomi readings: つ.ぐ.

What JLPT level is 亜?

亜 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.