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宜

宜 — best regards, good

Learn the correct stroke order for 宜 (best regards), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 8
On'yomi (音読み)ギgi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)よろ.しいyoroshii、よろ.しくyoroshiku
Strokes8
Radical宀
Frequency#1766
Meaningsbest regards, good

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

時宜じぎright time; appropriate time; season's greetingsnoun
適宜てきぎsuitable; appropriate; fittingna-adjective
便宜べんぎconvenience; accommodation; advantagenoun
宜しいよろしいgood; OK; all righti-adjective
宜しくよろしくwell; properly; suitablyexpression

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 宜 (best regards) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 宀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 宜 is #1766, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

時宜じぎ — right time; appropriate time; season's greetings
適宜てきぎ — suitable; appropriate; fitting
便宜べんぎ — convenience; accommodation; advantage

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 宜 have?

The kanji 宜 (best regards) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 宜?

宜 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 宜 mean?

宜 means: best regards, good. On'yomi readings: ギ. Kun'yomi readings: よろ.しい, よろ.しく.

What JLPT level is 宜?

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