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営

営 — camp, perform, build

Learn the correct stroke order for 営 (camp), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 512 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)エイei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)いとな.むitonamu、いとな.みitonami
Strokes12
Radical口
Frequency#303
Meaningscamp, perform, build, conduct (business)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

運営うんえいmanagement; administration; operationnoun
営みいとなみactivity; action; performancenoun
営むいとなむto run (a business); to operate; to conductverb
営業えいぎょうbusiness; trade; operationsnoun
営繕えいぜんmaintenance and repair; upkeep (of equipment)noun
営団えいだんcorporation; foundationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 営 (camp) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 営 is #303, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

運営うんえい — management; administration; operation
営みいとなみ — activity; action; performance
営むいとなむ — to run (a business); to operate; to conduct

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 営 have?

The kanji 営 (camp) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 営?

営 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 営 mean?

営 means: camp, perform, build, conduct (business). On'yomi readings: エイ. Kun'yomi readings: いとな.む, いとな.み.

What JLPT level is 営?

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