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京

京 — capital, 10**16

Learn the correct stroke order for 京 (capital), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 28 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キョウkyou、ケイkei、キンkin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)みやこmiyako
Strokes8
Radical亠
Frequency#74
Meaningscapital, 10**16

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

帰京ききょうreturning (home) to Tokyo; returning to the capitalnoun
京阪けいはんKyoto and Osaka; Kyoto-Osaka areanoun
上京じょうきょうgoing (up) to the capital; going to Tokyonoun
中京ちゅうきょうNagoya (city)noun
東京とうきょうTokyonoun
北京ペキンBeijing (China); Pekingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 京 (capital) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 亠.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 京 is #74, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

帰京ききょう — returning (home) to Tokyo; returning to the capital
京阪けいはん — Kyoto and Osaka; Kyoto-Osaka area
上京じょうきょう — going (up) to the capital; going to Tokyo

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 京 have?

The kanji 京 (capital) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 京?

京 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 京 mean?

京 means: capital, 10**16. On'yomi readings: キョウ, ケイ, キン. Kun'yomi readings: みやこ.

What JLPT level is 京?

京 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.