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列

列 — file, row, rank

Learn the correct stroke order for 列 (file), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 36 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)レツretsu、レre
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes6
Radical刀
Frequency#927
Meaningsfile, row, rank, tier, column

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

系列けいれつseries; sequence; systemnoun
後列こうれつback row; rear ranknoun
行列ぎょうれつline; queue; processionnoun
参列さんれつattendance; participation; presencenoun
序列じょれつrank; ranking order; hierarchynoun
整列せいれつstanding in a row; forming a line; alignmentnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 列 (file) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 刀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 列 is #927, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

系列けいれつ — series; sequence; system
後列こうれつ — back row; rear rank
行列ぎょうれつ — line; queue; procession

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (刀)

刀sword刃blade分part切cut刈reap刊publish刑punish初first time

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 列 have?

The kanji 列 (file) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 列?

列 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 列 mean?

列 means: file, row, rank, tier, column. On'yomi readings: レツ, レ.

What JLPT level is 列?

列 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.