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交

交 — mingle, mixing, association

Learn the correct stroke order for 交 (mingle), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 26 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)コウkou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)まじ.わるmajiwaru、まじ.えるmajieru、ま.じるmajiru、まじ.るmajiru、ま.ざるmazaru、ま.ぜるmazeru、-か.うkau、か.わすkawasu、かわ.すkawasu、こもごもkomogomo
Strokes6
Radical亠
Frequency#178
Meaningsmingle, mixing, association, coming & going

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

外交がいこうdiplomacynoun
交易こうえきtrade; commercenoun
交換こうかんexchange; interchange; switchingnoun
交互こうごalternate; alternatingnoun
交差こうさcrossing; intersectionnoun
交際こうさいcompany; friendship; associationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 交 (mingle) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 亠.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 交 is #178, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

外交がいこう — diplomacy
交易こうえき — trade; commerce
交換こうかん — exchange; interchange; switching

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 交 have?

The kanji 交 (mingle) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 交?

交 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 交 mean?

交 means: mingle, mixing, association, coming & going. On'yomi readings: コウ. Kun'yomi readings: まじ.わる, まじ.える, ま.じる, まじ.る, ま.ざる, ま.ぜる, -か.う, か.わす, かわ.す, こもごも.

What JLPT level is 交?

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