問

問 — question, ask, problem

Learn the correct stroke order for 問 (question), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 311 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 11

On'yomi (音読み)モンmon

Kun'yomi (訓読み)と.うtou、と.いtoi、とんton

Strokes11

Radical口

Frequency#64

Meaningsquestion, ask, problem

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

慰問いもんvisit to console someone; giving comfort (to the sick, injured, etc.); expressing condolences (sympathy, concern, etc.)noun

学問がくもんstudy; scholarship; learningnoun

喚問かんもんsummonsnoun

疑問ぎもんdoubt; question; suspicionnoun

詰問きつもんcross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanationnoun

検問けんもんinspection; examination; checknoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 問 (question) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 問 is #64, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

慰問いもん — visit to console someone; giving comfort (to the sick, injured, etc.); expressing condolences (sympathy, concern, etc.)

学問がくもん — study; scholarship; learning

喚問かんもん — summons

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 問 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 問?

問 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 問 mean?

問 means: question, ask, problem. On'yomi readings: モン. Kun'yomi readings: と.う, と.い, とん.

What JLPT level is 問?

問 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.