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告

告 — revelation, tell, inform

Learn the correct stroke order for 告 (revelation), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 57 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 7
On'yomi (音読み)コクkoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つ.げるtsugeru
Strokes7
Radical口
Frequency#188
Meaningsrevelation, tell, inform, announce

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

戒告かいこくadmonition; warning; cautionnoun
勧告かんこくadvice; counsel; remonstrancenoun
警告けいこくwarning; caution; admonitionnoun
原告げんこくplaintiff; accuser; prosecutornoun
広告こうこくadvertisement; advertisingnoun
告示こくじnotice; bulletinnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 告 (revelation) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 告 is #188, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

戒告かいこく — admonition; warning; caution
勧告かんこく — advice; counsel; remonstrance
警告けいこく — warning; caution; admonition

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 告 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 告?

告 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 告 mean?

告 means: revelation, tell, inform, announce. On'yomi readings: コク. Kun'yomi readings: つ.げる.

What JLPT level is 告?

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