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履

履 — perform, complete, footgear

Learn the correct stroke order for 履 (perform), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)リri
Kun'yomi (訓読み)は.くhaku
Strokes15
Radical尸
Frequency#1619
Meaningsperform, complete, footgear, shoes, boots, put on (the feet)

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

草履ぞうりzori; traditional Japanese thonged sandalsnoun
履行りこうperformance (of a duty); fulfillment (of a promise); fulfilmentnoun
履歴りれきpersonal history; background; careernoun
履物はきものfootwear; footgear; shoesnoun
履くはくto put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wearverb
履歴書りれきしょpersonal history document; curriculum vitae; resumenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

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

In newspaper frequency rankings, 履 is #1619, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

草履ぞうり — zori; traditional Japanese thonged sandals
履行りこう — performance (of a duty); fulfillment (of a promise); fulfilment
履歴りれき — personal history; background; career

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 履 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 履?

履 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 履 mean?

履 means: perform, complete, footgear, shoes, boots, put on (the feet). On'yomi readings: リ. Kun'yomi readings: は.く.

What JLPT level is 履?

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