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存

存 — exist, suppose, be aware of

Learn the correct stroke order for 存 (exist), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 66 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)ソンson、ゾンzon
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ながら.えるnagaraeru、あ.るaru、たも.つtamotsu、と.うtou
Strokes6
Radical子
Frequency#577
Meaningsexist, suppose, be aware of, believe, feel

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

温存おんぞんpreservation; retainment; keepingnoun
既存きそんexistingnoun
残存ざんぞんsurvival; remaining; being extantnoun
生存せいぞんexistence; being; lifenoun
存在そんざいexistence; being; presencenoun
存続そんぞくcontinuance; survival; persistencenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 存 (exist) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 子.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 存 is #577, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

温存おんぞん — preservation; retainment; keeping
既存きそん — existing
残存ざんぞん — survival; remaining; being extant

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 存 have?

The kanji 存 (exist) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 存?

存 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 存 mean?

存 means: exist, suppose, be aware of, believe, feel. On'yomi readings: ソン, ゾン. Kun'yomi readings: ながら.える, あ.る, たも.つ, と.う.

What JLPT level is 存?

存 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.