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伴

伴 — consort, accompany, bring with

Learn the correct stroke order for 伴 (consort), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school7 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 7
On'yomi (音読み)ハンhan、バンban
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ともな.うtomonau
Strokes7
Radical人
Frequency#886
Meaningsconsort, accompany, bring with, companion

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

同伴どうはんaccompanying; being accompanied by; going withnoun
伴うともなうto accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent uponverb
伴奏ばんそうaccompanimentnoun
伴侶はんりょcompanion; partner; spousenoun
に伴いにともないalong with; in line with; followingexpression

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

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

In newspaper frequency rankings, 伴 is #886, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

同伴どうはん — accompanying; being accompanied by; going with
伴うともなう — to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon
伴奏ばんそう — accompaniment

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 伴 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 伴?

伴 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 伴 mean?

伴 means: consort, accompany, bring with, companion. On'yomi readings: ハン, バン. Kun'yomi readings: ともな.う.

What JLPT level is 伴?

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