向

向 — yonder, facing, beyond

Learn the correct stroke order for 向 (yonder), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 36 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 6

On'yomi (音読み)コウkou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)む.くmuku、む.いmui、-む.きmuki、む.けるmukeru、-む.けmuke、む.かうmukau、む.かいmukai、む.こうmukou、む.こう-mukou、むこmuko、むか.いmukai

Strokes6

Radical口

Frequency#182

Meaningsyonder, facing, beyond, confront, defy, tend toward, approach

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

一向いっこうcompletely; absolutely; totallyadverb

傾向けいこうtendency; trend; inclinationnoun

向きむきdirection; orientation; aspectnoun

向くむくto turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.)verb

向けむけintended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...

向上こうじょうelevation; rise; improvementnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 向 (yonder) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 向 is #182, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一向いっこう — completely; absolutely; totally

傾向けいこう — tendency; trend; inclination

向きむき — direction; orientation; aspect

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (口)

口mouth 台pedestal 可can 古old 史history 号nickname 右right 司director

Same reading

続continue 交mingle 確assurance 格status 構posture 好fond 港harbor 候climate

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 向 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 向?

向 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 向 mean?

向 means: yonder, facing, beyond, confront, defy, tend toward, approach. On'yomi readings: コウ. Kun'yomi readings: む.く, む.い, -む.き, む.ける, -む.け, む.かう, む.かい, む.こう, む.こう-, むこ, むか.い.

What JLPT level is 向?

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