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併

併 — join, get together, unite

Learn the correct stroke order for 併 (join), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ヘイhei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あわ.せるawaseru
Strokes8
Radical人
Frequency#966
Meaningsjoin, get together, unite, collective

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

併記へいきwriting side by side; writing (down) together; writing (down) bothnoun
併合へいごうmerger; joining into one; amalgamationnoun
併殺へいさつdouble playnoun
併設へいせつjoint establishment (esp. schools of different levels or different courses of study); establishment as an annex (e.g. of a school); juxtapositionnoun
併発へいはつconcurrence; coincidence; complication (in illness)noun
併用へいようcombined use; using together (with); using jointlynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 併 (join) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 併 is #966, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

併記へいき — writing side by side; writing (down) together; writing (down) both
併合へいごう — merger; joining into one; amalgamation
併殺へいさつ — double play

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 併 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 併?

併 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 併 mean?

併 means: join, get together, unite, collective. On'yomi readings: ヘイ. Kun'yomi readings: あわ.せる.

What JLPT level is 併?

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