功

功 — achievement, merits, success

Learn the correct stroke order for 功 (achievement), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 45 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 5

On'yomi (音読み)コウkou、クku

Kun'yomi (訓読み)いさおisao

Strokes5

Radical力

Frequency#857

Meaningsachievement, merits, success, honor, credit

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

功績こうせきachievement; meritorious deed; distinguished servicenoun

功名こうみょうgreat achievement; glorious deed; (gaining) famenoun

功労こうろうmeritorious deed; servicesnoun

成功せいこうsuccess; achievementnoun

年功ねんこうlong servicenoun

奏功そうこうsuccess; achievement; fruitionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 功 (achievement) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 力.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 功 is #857, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

功績こうせき — achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service

功名こうみょう — great achievement; glorious deed; (gaining) fame

功労こうろう — meritorious deed; services

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (力)

力power 加add 劣inferiority 助help 労labor 努toil 励encourage 効merit

Same reading

宮Shinto shrine 攻aggression 拡broaden 抗confront 江creek 皇emperor 興entertain 康ease

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 功 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 功?

功 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 功 mean?

功 means: achievement, merits, success, honor, credit. On'yomi readings: コウ, ク. Kun'yomi readings: いさお.

What JLPT level is 功?

功 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.