介

介 — jammed in, shellfish, mediate

Learn the correct stroke order for 介 (jammed in), a 4-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school4 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 4

On'yomi (音読み)カイkai

Kun'yomi (訓読み)—

Strokes4

Radical人

Frequency#617

Meaningsjammed in, shellfish, mediate, concern oneself with

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

介護かいごnursing; care; caregivingnoun

介在かいざいexisting (between); interposition; interventionnoun

介入かいにゅうinterventionnoun

魚介ぎょかいmarine products; seafood; fish and shellfishnoun

紹介しょうかいintroduction; presentation; referralnoun

仲介ちゅうかいagency; intermediationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 介 (jammed in) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 介 is #617, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

介護かいご — nursing; care; caregiving

介在かいざい — existing (between); interposition; intervention

介入かいにゅう — intervention

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 介 have?

The kanji 介 (jammed in) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 介?

介 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 介 mean?

介 means: jammed in, shellfish, mediate, concern oneself with. On'yomi readings: カイ.

What JLPT level is 介?

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