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依

依 — reliant, depend on, consequently

Learn the correct stroke order for 依 (reliant), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)イi、エe
Kun'yomi (訓読み)よ.るyoru
Strokes8
Radical人
Frequency#906
Meaningsreliant, depend on, consequently, therefore, due to

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

依然いぜんstill; as yet; as it has beenadjective
依頼いらいrequest; commission; entrusting (with a matter)noun
帰依きえbecoming a devout believer; (religious) conversionnoun
依存いぞんdependence; reliancenoun
に依るによるby means of; due to; because ofexpression
依存症いぞんしょうdependence (on alcohol, drugs, etc.)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 依 (reliant) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 依 is #906, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

依然いぜん — still; as yet; as it has been
依頼いらい — request; commission; entrusting (with a matter)
帰依きえ — becoming a devout believer; (religious) conversion

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 依 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 依?

依 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 依 mean?

依 means: reliant, depend on, consequently, therefore, due to. On'yomi readings: イ, エ. Kun'yomi readings: よ.る.

What JLPT level is 依?

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