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即

即 — instant, namely, as is

Learn the correct stroke order for 即 (instant), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school7 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 7
On'yomi (音読み)ソクsoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つ.くtsuku、つ.けるtsukeru、すなわ.ちsunawachi
Strokes7
Radical卩
Frequency#1167
Meaningsinstant, namely, as is, conform, agree, adapt

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

即ちすなわちthat is (to say); namely; i.e.conjunction
即位そくいaccession to the throne; enthronementnoun
即興そっきょうimprovisationnoun
即効そっこうimmediate effect; instant effectnoun
即刻そっこくimmediately; at once; instantlynoun
即座そくざimmediate; right there on the spot; impromptunoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 即 (instant) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 卩.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 即 is #1167, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

即ちすなわち — that is (to say); namely; i.e.
即位そくい — accession to the throne; enthronement
即興そっきょう — improvisation

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 即 have?

The kanji 即 (instant) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 即?

即 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 即 mean?

即 means: instant, namely, as is, conform, agree, adapt. On'yomi readings: ソク. Kun'yomi readings: つ.く, つ.ける, すなわ.ち.

What JLPT level is 即?

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