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出

出 — exit, leave, go out

Learn the correct stroke order for 出 (exit), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N5Grade 15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シュツshutsu、スイsui
Kun'yomi (訓読み)で.るderu、-でde、だ.すdasu、-だ.すdasu、い.でるideru、い.だすidasu
Strokes5
Radical凵
Frequency#13
Meaningsexit, leave, go out, come out, put out, protrude

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

演出えんしゅつdirection (of a play, film, etc.); productionnoun
家出いえでrunning away from home; elopementnoun
外出がいしゅつgoing out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)noun
救出きゅうしゅつrescue; extricate; reclaimnoun
供出きょうしゅつobligatory supply (of goods to the government, e.g. during wartime); delivery (to the government at a fixed price, e.g. of rice)noun
傑出けっしゅつbeing outstanding; excelling; being foremostnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 出 (exit) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 凵.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 出 is #13, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

演出えんしゅつ — direction (of a play, film, etc.); production
家出いえで — running away from home; elopement
外出がいしゅつ — going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 出 have?

The kanji 出 (exit) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 出?

出 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 出 mean?

出 means: exit, leave, go out, come out, put out, protrude. On'yomi readings: シュツ, スイ. Kun'yomi readings: で.る, -で, だ.す, -だ.す, い.でる, い.だす.

What JLPT level is 出?

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