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停

停 — halt, stopping

Learn the correct stroke order for 停 (halt), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 511 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)テイtei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)と.めるtomeru、と.まるtomaru
Strokes11
Radical人
Frequency#733
Meaningshalt, stopping

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

調停ちょうていmediation; arbitration; interventionnoun
停学ていがくsuspension from schoolnoun
停止ていしstoppage; coming to a stop; haltnoun
停車ていしゃstopping (of a train, car, etc.); stopnoun
停戦ていせんarmistice; ceasefirenoun
停滞ていたいstagnation; tie-up; standstillnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 停 (halt) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 停 is #733, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

調停ちょうてい — mediation; arbitration; intervention
停学ていがく — suspension from school
停止ていし — stoppage; coming to a stop; halt

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

低lower庁government office底bottom

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 停 have?

The kanji 停 (halt) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 停?

停 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 停 mean?

停 means: halt, stopping. On'yomi readings: テイ. Kun'yomi readings: と.める, と.まる.

What JLPT level is 停?

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