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定

定 — determine, fix, establish

Learn the correct stroke order for 定 (determine), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 38 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)テイtei、ジョウjou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)さだ.めるsadameru、さだ.まるsadamaru、さだ.かsadaka
Strokes8
Radical宀
Frequency#48
Meaningsdetermine, fix, establish, decide

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

安定あんていstability; steadiness; consistencynoun
一定いっていto fix; to settle; to standardizesuru verb
仮定かていassumption; supposition; hypothesisnoun
改定かいていrevision (of a rule, price, etc.); alteration; changenoun
確定かくていdecision; settlement; confirmationnoun
勘定かんじょうcalculation; computation; countingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 定 (determine) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 宀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 定 is #48, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

安定あんてい — stability; steadiness; consistency
一定いってい — to fix; to settle; to standardize
仮定かてい — assumption; supposition; hypothesis

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (宀)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 定 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 定?

定 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 定 mean?

定 means: determine, fix, establish, decide. On'yomi readings: テイ, ジョウ. Kun'yomi readings: さだ.める, さだ.まる, さだ.か.

What JLPT level is 定?

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