奔

奔 — run, bustle

Learn the correct stroke order for 奔 (run), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 8

On'yomi (音読み)ホンhon

Kun'yomi (訓読み)はし.るhashiru

Strokes8

Radical大

Frequency#1884

Meaningsrun, bustle

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

狂奔きょうほんrushing around; running wildnoun

奔走ほんそうrunning about; making every effort (to do); busying oneself (with)noun

奔放ほんぽうwild; uninhibited; extravagantna-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 奔 (run) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 大.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 奔 is #1884, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

狂奔きょうほん — rushing around; running wild

奔走ほんそう — running about; making every effort (to do); busying oneself (with)

奔放ほんぽう — wild; uninhibited; extravagant

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 奔 have?

The kanji 奔 (run) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 奔?

奔 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 奔 mean?

奔 means: run, bustle. On'yomi readings: ホン. Kun'yomi readings: はし.る.

What JLPT level is 奔?

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