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呼

呼 — call, call out to, invite

Learn the correct stroke order for 呼 (call), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 68 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)コko
Kun'yomi (訓読み)よ.ぶyobu
Strokes8
Radical口
Frequency#498
Meaningscall, call out to, invite

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

呼ぶよぶto call out (to); to call; to invokeverb
呼応こおうhailing each othernoun
呼吸こきゅうbreathing; respirationnoun
呼称こしょうname; designation; denominationnoun
点呼てんこroll-call; musternoun
呼び水よびみずpump-priming; rousing; stimulationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 呼 (call) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 呼 is #498, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

呼ぶよぶ — to call out (to); to call; to invoke
呼応こおう — hailing each other
呼吸こきゅう — breathing; respiration

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 呼 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 呼?

呼 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 呼 mean?

呼 means: call, call out to, invite. On'yomi readings: コ. Kun'yomi readings: よ.ぶ.

What JLPT level is 呼?

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