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唱

唱 — chant, recite, call upon

Learn the correct stroke order for 唱 (chant), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 411 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 11
On'yomi (音読み)ショウshou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)とな.えるtonaeru
Strokes11
Radical口
Frequency#1123
Meaningschant, recite, call upon, yell

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

歌唱かしょうsong; singingnoun
合唱がっしょうsinging together; singing in union; chorusnoun
唱歌しょうかsinging; songnoun
斉唱せいしょうsinging in unison; chanting in unisonnoun
提唱ていしょうadvocacy; proposalnoun
独唱どくしょうvocal solonoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 唱 (chant) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 唱 is #1123, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

歌唱かしょう — song; singing
合唱がっしょう — singing together; singing in union; chorus
唱歌しょうか — singing; song

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 唱 have?

The kanji 唱 (chant) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 唱?

唱 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 唱 mean?

唱 means: chant, recite, call upon, yell. On'yomi readings: ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: とな.える.

What JLPT level is 唱?

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