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呉

呉 — give, do something for, kingdom of Wu

Learn the correct stroke order for 呉 (give), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school7 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 7
On'yomi (音読み)ゴgo
Kun'yomi (訓読み)く.れるkureru、くれkure
Strokes7
Radical口
Frequency#1729
Meaningsgive, do something for, kingdom of Wu

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

呉服ごふくcloth (for Japanese clothes); kimono fabrics; textilenoun
呉越同舟ごえつどうしゅうbitter enemies in the same boat; rivals finding themselves together by chance; strange bedfellowsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

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

In newspaper frequency rankings, 呉 is #1729, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

呉服ごふく — cloth (for Japanese clothes); kimono fabrics; textile
呉越同舟ごえつどうしゅう — bitter enemies in the same boat; rivals finding themselves together by chance; strange bedfellows

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 呉 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 呉?

呉 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 呉 mean?

呉 means: give, do something for, kingdom of Wu. On'yomi readings: ゴ. Kun'yomi readings: く.れる, くれ.

What JLPT level is 呉?

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