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寄

寄 — draw near, stop in, bring near

Learn the correct stroke order for 寄 (draw near), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 511 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)よ.るyoru、-よ.りyori、よ.せるyoseru
Strokes11
Radical宀
Frequency#673
Meaningsdraw near, stop in, bring near, gather, collect, send, forward

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.

Draw stroke 1 of 11 — start from the green dot

Common Words

寄せよせyose; end game; last stage of a gamenoun
寄るよるto approach; to draw near; to come nearverb
寄金ききんcontribution; donationnoun
寄港きこうcalling at a portnoun
寄生きせいparasitismnoun
寄席よせentertainment hall (for rakugo, manzai, magic, music, etc.); vaudeville theater (theatre); music hallnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 寄 (draw near) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 宀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 寄 is #673, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

寄せよせ — yose; end game; last stage of a game
寄るよる — to approach; to draw near; to come near
寄金ききん — contribution; donation

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 寄 have?

The kanji 寄 (draw near) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 寄?

寄 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 寄 mean?

寄 means: draw near, stop in, bring near, gather, collect, send, forward. On'yomi readings: キ. Kun'yomi readings: よ.る, -よ.り, よ.せる.

What JLPT level is 寄?

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