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傾

傾 — lean, incline, tilt

Learn the correct stroke order for 傾 (lean), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ケイkei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かたむ.くkatamuku、かたむ.けるkatamukeru、かたぶ.くkatabuku、かた.げるkatageru、かし.げるkashigeru
Strokes13
Radical人
Frequency#938
Meaningslean, incline, tilt, trend, wane, sink, ruin, bias

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

傾向けいこうtendency; trend; inclinationnoun
傾斜けいしゃinclination; slant; slopenoun
傾注けいちゅうdevoting (oneself) to; concentrating (one's efforts) onnoun
傾聴けいちょうlistening closelynoun
傾倒けいとうdevoting oneself to; concentrating on; being an ardent admirer ofnoun
傾くかたむくto incline toward; to slant; to lurchverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 傾 (lean) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 傾 is #938, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

傾向けいこう — tendency; trend; inclination
傾斜けいしゃ — inclination; slant; slope
傾注けいちゅう — devoting (oneself) to; concentrating (one's efforts) on

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 傾 have?

The kanji 傾 (lean) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 傾?

傾 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 傾 mean?

傾 means: lean, incline, tilt, trend, wane, sink, ruin, bias. On'yomi readings: ケイ. Kun'yomi readings: かたむ.く, かたむ.ける, かたぶ.く, かた.げる, かし.げる.

What JLPT level is 傾?

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