修

修 — discipline, conduct oneself well, study

Learn the correct stroke order for 修 (discipline), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 510 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 10

On'yomi (音読み)シュウshuu、シュshu

Kun'yomi (訓読み)おさ.めるosameru、おさ.まるosamaru

Strokes10

Radical人

Frequency#603

Meaningsdiscipline, conduct oneself well, study, master

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

改修かいしゅうrepair; improvementnoun

監修かんしゅう(editorial) supervision; general editorshipnoun

研修けんしゅうtraining (esp. in-service); induction coursenoun

修士しゅうしmaster's (degree)noun

修正しゅうせいamendment; correction; revisionnoun

修繕しゅうぜんrepair; mendingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 修 (discipline) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 修 is #603, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

改修かいしゅう — repair; improvement

監修かんしゅう — (editorial) supervision; general editorship

研修けんしゅう — training (esp. in-service); induction course

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (人)

人person 今now 介jammed in 仏Buddha 仁humanity 代substitute 以by means of 付adhere

Same reading

株stocks 衆masses 就concerning 執tenacious 秀excel 宗religion 渋astringent 襲attack

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 修 have?

The kanji 修 (discipline) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 修?

修 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 修 mean?

修 means: discipline, conduct oneself well, study, master. On'yomi readings: シュウ, シュ. Kun'yomi readings: おさ.める, おさ.まる.

What JLPT level is 修?

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