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周

周 — circumference, circuit, lap

Learn the correct stroke order for 周 (circumference), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 48 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シュウshuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)まわ.りmawari
Strokes8
Radical口
Frequency#562
Meaningscircumference, circuit, lap

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 8 — start from the green dot

Common Words

円周えんしゅうcircumferencenoun
周囲しゅういsurroundings; environsnoun
周期しゅうきcycle; periodnoun
周知しゅうちcommon knowledge; being well-known; making (something) well-knownnoun
周到しゅうとうcareful; thorough; meticulousna-adjective
周年しゅうねんwhole year; entire yearnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 周 (circumference) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 周 is #562, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

円周えんしゅう — circumference
周囲しゅうい — surroundings; environs
周期しゅうき — cycle; period

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

Related Kanji

Same radical (口)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 周 have?

The kanji 周 (circumference) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 周?

周 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 周 mean?

周 means: circumference, circuit, lap. On'yomi readings: シュウ. Kun'yomi readings: まわ.り.

What JLPT level is 周?

周 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.