夕

夕 — evening

Learn the correct stroke order for 夕 (evening), a 3-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 13 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 3

On'yomi (音読み)セキseki

Kun'yomi (訓読み)ゆうyuu

Strokes3

Radical夕

Frequency#924

Meaningsevening

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

朝夕あさゆうmorning and eveningnoun

夕刊ゆうかんevening edition (of a daily newspaper); evening papernoun

夕刻ゆうこくevening; evening hournoun

夕食ゆうしょくevening meal; dinnernoun

夕日ゆうひevening sun; setting sunnoun

夕方ゆうがたearly evening (usu. from 3pm to 6pm); dusknoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 夕 (evening) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 3 strokes with radical 夕.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 夕 is #924, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

朝夕あさゆう — morning and evening

夕刊ゆうかん — evening edition (of a daily newspaper); evening paper

夕刻ゆうこく — evening; evening hour

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 夕 have?

The kanji 夕 (evening) has 3 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 夕?

夕 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 夕 mean?

夕 means: evening. On'yomi readings: セキ. Kun'yomi readings: ゆう.

What JLPT level is 夕?

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