右

右 — right

Learn the correct stroke order for 右 (right), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N5Grade 15 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 5
On'yomi (音読み)ウu、ユウyuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)みぎmigi
Strokes5
Radical口
Frequency#602
Meaningsright

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

右下みぎしたlower rightnoun
右手みぎてright handnoun
右上みぎうえupper rightnoun
右折うせつturning to the right; right turnnoun
右足みぎあしright footnoun
右派うはright wingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 右 (right) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 右 is #602, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

右下みぎした — lower right
右手みぎて — right hand
右上みぎうえ — upper right

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 右 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 右?

右 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 右 mean?

右 means: right. On'yomi readings: ウ, ユウ. Kun'yomi readings: みぎ.

What JLPT level is 右?

右 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.