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宴

宴 — banquet, feast, party

Learn the correct stroke order for 宴 (banquet), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)エンen
Kun'yomi (訓読み)うたげutage
Strokes10
Radical宀
Frequency#1675
Meaningsbanquet, feast, party

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

宴会えんかいparty; banquet; receptionnoun
宴席えんせきbanquet; dinner partynoun
宴うたげparty; banquet; feastnoun
披露宴ひろうえんreception (e.g. wedding); banquet; celebrationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 宴 (banquet) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 宀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 宴 is #1675, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

宴会えんかい — party; banquet; reception
宴席えんせき — banquet; dinner party
宴うたげ — party; banquet; feast

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 宴 have?

The kanji 宴 (banquet) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 宴?

宴 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 宴 mean?

宴 means: banquet, feast, party. On'yomi readings: エン. Kun'yomi readings: うたげ.

What JLPT level is 宴?

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