婿 — bridegroom, son-in-law
Learn the correct stroke order for 婿 (bridegroom), a 12-stroke kanji.
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Usage Notes
The kanji 婿 (bridegroom) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 女.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 婿 is #2099, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 婿 have?
The kanji 婿 (bridegroom) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 婿?
婿 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 婿 mean?
婿 means: bridegroom, son-in-law. On'yomi readings: セイ. Kun'yomi readings: むこ.
What JLPT level is 婿?
婿 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.