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協

協 — co-, cooperation

Learn the correct stroke order for 協 (co-), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 48 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キョウkyou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes8
Radical十
Frequency#121
Meaningsco-, cooperation

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

協会きょうかいassociation; society; organizationnoun
協議きょうぎconference; consultation; discussionnoun
協賛きょうさんsupport; mutual aid; cooperationnoun
協調きょうちょうcooperation; conciliation; harmonynoun
協定きょうていarrangement; pact; agreementnoun
協和きょうわconcord; harmony; concertnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 協 (co-) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 十.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 協 is #121, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

協会きょうかい — association; society; organization
協議きょうぎ — conference; consultation; discussion
協賛きょうさん — support; mutual aid; cooperation

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 協 have?

The kanji 協 (co-) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 協?

協 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 協 mean?

協 means: co-, cooperation. On'yomi readings: キョウ.

What JLPT level is 協?

協 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.