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合

合 — fit, suit, join

Learn the correct stroke order for 合 (fit), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 26 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)ゴウgou、ガッga、カッka
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あ.うau、-あ.うau、あ.いai、あい-ai、-あ.いai、-あいai、あ.わすawasu、あ.わせるawaseru、-あ.わせるawaseru
Strokes6
Radical口
Frequency#41
Meaningsfit, suit, join, 0.1

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

化合かごうchemical combinationnoun
会合かいごうmeeting; assembly; gatheringnoun
糾合きゅうごうrally; musternoun
競合きょうごうcontention; competition; rivalrynoun
迎合げいごうingratiation; pandering; catering (to)noun
結合けつごうcombination; union; joiningnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 合 (fit) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 合 is #41, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

化合かごう — chemical combination
会合かいごう — meeting; assembly; gathering
糾合きゅうごう — rally; muster

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 合 have?

The kanji 合 (fit) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 合?

合 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 合 mean?

合 means: fit, suit, join, 0.1. On'yomi readings: ゴウ, ガッ, カッ. Kun'yomi readings: あ.う, -あ.う, あ.い, あい-, -あ.い, -あい, あ.わす, あ.わせる, -あ.わせる.

What JLPT level is 合?

合 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.