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伺

伺 — pay respects, visit, ask

Learn the correct stroke order for 伺 (pay respects), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school7 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 7
On'yomi (音読み)シshi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)うかが.うukagau
Strokes7
Radical人
Frequency#2209
Meaningspay respects, visit, ask, inquire, question, implore

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

伺ううかがうto call on someone; to call at a place; to pay a visitverb
進退伺いしんたいうかがいinformal resignation; unofficial resignationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 伺 (pay respects) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 伺 is #2209, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

伺ううかがう — to call on someone; to call at a place; to pay a visit
進退伺いしんたいうかがい — informal resignation; unofficial resignation

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 伺 have?

The kanji 伺 (pay respects) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 伺?

伺 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 伺 mean?

伺 means: pay respects, visit, ask, inquire, question, implore. On'yomi readings: シ. Kun'yomi readings: うかが.う.

What JLPT level is 伺?

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