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執

執 — tenacious, take hold, grasp

Learn the correct stroke order for 執 (tenacious), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 11
On'yomi (音読み)シツshitsu、シュウshuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)と.るtoru
Strokes11
Radical土
Frequency#800
Meaningstenacious, take hold, grasp, take to heart

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

確執かくしつdiscord; antagonismnoun
執行しっこうexecution; carrying out; performancenoun
執念しゅうねんtenacity; persistence; obsessionnoun
執筆しっぴつwriting; authoringnoun
執務しつむperformance of one's official dutiesnoun
固執こしつsticking to (an opinion, theory, belief, etc.); clinging to; adherencenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 執 (tenacious) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 土.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 執 is #800, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

確執かくしつ — discord; antagonism
執行しっこう — execution; carrying out; performance
執念しゅうねん — tenacity; persistence; obsession

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 執 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 執?

執 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 執 mean?

執 means: tenacious, take hold, grasp, take to heart. On'yomi readings: シツ, シュウ. Kun'yomi readings: と.る.

What JLPT level is 執?

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