嫉 — jealous, envy
Learn the correct stroke order for 嫉 (jealous), a 13-stroke kanji.
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Usage Notes
The kanji 嫉 (jealous) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 13 strokes with radical 女.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 嫉 is #2317, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 嫉 have?
The kanji 嫉 (jealous) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 嫉?
嫉 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 嫉 mean?
嫉 means: jealous, envy. On'yomi readings: シツ. Kun'yomi readings: そね.む, ねた.む, にく.む.