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寮

寮 — dormitory, hostel, villa

Learn the correct stroke order for 寮 (dormitory), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)リョウryou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes15
Radical宀
Frequency#1705
Meaningsdormitory, hostel, villa, tea pavillion

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 15 — start from the green dot

Common Words

寮生りょうせいboarder; boarding studentnoun
寮りょうhostel; dormitorynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 寮 (dormitory) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 宀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 寮 is #1705, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

寮生りょうせい — boarder; boarding student
寮りょう — hostel; dormitory

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 寮 have?

The kanji 寮 (dormitory) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 寮?

寮 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 寮 mean?

寮 means: dormitory, hostel, villa, tea pavillion. On'yomi readings: リョウ.

What JLPT level is 寮?

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