動

動 — move, motion, change

Learn the correct stroke order for 動 (move), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 311 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 11

On'yomi (音読み)ドウdou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)うご.くugoku、うご.かすugokasu

Strokes11

Radical力

Frequency#73

Meaningsmove, motion, change, confusion, shift, shake

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

異動いどう(personnel) change; transfer; relocationnoun

移動いどうmovement; transfer; migrationnoun

運動うんどうexercise; physical training; workoutnoun

活動かつどうactivity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; operationnoun

感動かんどうbeing deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passionnoun

機動きどうmaneuver (usu. of military force); manoeuvrenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 動 (move) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 力.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 動 is #73, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

異動いどう — (personnel) change; transfer; relocation

移動いどう — movement; transfer; migration

運動うんどう — exercise; physical training; workout

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (力)

力power 加add 功achievement 劣inferiority 助help 労labor 努toil 励encourage

Same reading

同same 道road-way 堂public chamber

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 動 have?

The kanji 動 (move) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 動?

動 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 動 mean?

動 means: move, motion, change, confusion, shift, shake. On'yomi readings: ドウ. Kun'yomi readings: うご.く, うご.かす.

What JLPT level is 動?

動 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.