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就 — concerning, settle, take position

Learn the correct stroke order for 就 (concerning), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 612 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シュウshuu、ジュju
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つ.くtsuku、つ.けるtsukeru
Strokes12
Radical尢
Frequency#624
Meaningsconcerning, settle, take position, depart, study, per

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

去就きょしゅうleaving or stayingnoun
就くつくto take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to be hiredverb
就学しゅうがくentering school; school attendancenoun
就業しゅうぎょうstarting work (for the day)noun
就航しゅうこうentering service (on a route; of a plane or ship); going into commission; being in servicenoun
就職しゅうしょくfinding employment; getting a jobnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 就 (concerning) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 尢.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 就 is #624, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

去就きょしゅう — leaving or staying
就くつく — to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to be hired
就学しゅうがく — entering school; school attendance

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 就 have?

The kanji 就 (concerning) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 就?

就 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 就 mean?

就 means: concerning, settle, take position, depart, study, per. On'yomi readings: シュウ, ジュ. Kun'yomi readings: つ.く, つ.ける.

What JLPT level is 就?

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