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実

実 — reality, truth, seed

Learn the correct stroke order for 実 (reality), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 38 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジツjitsu、シツshitsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)みmi、みの.るminoru、まことmakoto、みのmino、みち.るmichiru
Strokes8
Radical宀
Frequency#68
Meaningsreality, truth, seed, fruit, nut

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

忠実ちゅうじつfaithful; devoted; loyalna-adjective
果実かじつfruit; nut; berrynoun
確実かくじつcertain; sure; definitena-adjective
現実げんじつreality; actuality; hard factnoun
口実こうじつexcuse; pretextnoun
史実しじつhistorical factnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 実 (reality) 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, 実 is #68, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

忠実ちゅうじつ — faithful; devoted; loyal
果実かじつ — fruit; nut; berry
確実かくじつ — certain; sure; definite

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 実 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 実?

実 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 実 mean?

実 means: reality, truth, seed, fruit, nut. On'yomi readings: ジツ, シツ. Kun'yomi readings: み, みの.る, まこと, みの, みち.る.

What JLPT level is 実?

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