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入

入 — enter, insert

Learn the correct stroke order for 入 (enter), a 2-stroke kanji.

JLPT N5Grade 12 strokes

Stroke Order

12
Stroke 0 / 2
On'yomi (音読み)ニュウnyuu、ジュju
Kun'yomi (訓読み)い.るiru、-い.るiru、-い.りiri、い.れるireru、-い.れire、はい.るhairu
Strokes2
Radical入
Frequency#56
Meaningsenter, insert

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

加入かにゅうjoining (a club, organization, etc.); becoming a member; entrynoun
介入かいにゅうinterventionnoun
記入きにゅうentry (in a form, register, diary, etc.); filling in; filling outnoun
吸入きゅうにゅうinhalationnoun
購入こうにゅうpurchase; buyingnoun
混入こんにゅうmixing; blending; addingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 入 (enter) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 2 strokes with radical 入.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 入 is #56, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

加入かにゅう — joining (a club, organization, etc.); becoming a member; entry
介入かいにゅう — intervention
記入きにゅう — entry (in a form, register, diary, etc.); filling in; filling out

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 入 have?

The kanji 入 (enter) has 2 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 入?

入 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 入 mean?

入 means: enter, insert. On'yomi readings: ニュウ, ジュ. Kun'yomi readings: い.る, -い.る, -い.り, い.れる, -い.れ, はい.る.

What JLPT level is 入?

入 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.