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囚

囚 — captured, criminal, arrest

Learn the correct stroke order for 囚 (captured), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school5 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 5
On'yomi (音読み)シュウshuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)とら.われるtorawareru
Strokes5
Radical囗
Frequency#2107
Meaningscaptured, criminal, arrest, catch

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

囚人しゅうじんprisoner; convictnoun
死刑囚しけいしゅうcriminal condemned to death; convict on death rownoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 囚 (captured) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 囗.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 囚 is #2107, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

囚人しゅうじん — prisoner; convict
死刑囚しけいしゅう — criminal condemned to death; convict on death row

Practice Sheet

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Same radical (囗)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 囚 have?

The kanji 囚 (captured) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 囚?

囚 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 囚 mean?

囚 means: captured, criminal, arrest, catch. On'yomi readings: シュウ. Kun'yomi readings: とら.われる.

What JLPT level is 囚?

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