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仲

仲 — go-between, relationship

Learn the correct stroke order for 仲 (go-between), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 46 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)チュウchuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)なかnaka
Strokes6
Radical人
Frequency#919
Meaningsgo-between, relationship

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

仲介ちゅうかいagency; intermediationnoun
仲間なかまcompanion; fellow; friendnoun
仲裁ちゅうさいarbitration; intercession; mediationnoun
仲人なこうどmatchmakernoun
仲買なかがいbrokerage; brokernoun
伯仲はくちゅうbeing evenly matched; being equal with; being on a par withnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 仲 (go-between) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 仲 is #919, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

仲介ちゅうかい — agency; intermediation
仲間なかま — companion; fellow; friend
仲裁ちゅうさい — arbitration; intercession; mediation

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (人)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 仲 have?

The kanji 仲 (go-between) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 仲?

仲 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 仲 mean?

仲 means: go-between, relationship. On'yomi readings: チュウ. Kun'yomi readings: なか.

What JLPT level is 仲?

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