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希

希 — hope, beg, request

Learn the correct stroke order for 希 (hope), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 47 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 7
On'yomi (音読み)キki、ケke
Kun'yomi (訓読み)まれmare、こいねが.うkoinegau
Strokes7
Radical巾
Frequency#896
Meaningshope, beg, request, pray, beseech, Greece, dilute (acid), rare, few, phenomenal

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

希望きぼうhope; wish; aspirationnoun
希少きしょうscarce; rarena-adjective
希薄きはくthin (air); weak (liquid); dilutena-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 希 (hope) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 巾.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 希 is #896, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

希望きぼう — hope; wish; aspiration
希少きしょう — scarce; rare
希薄きはく — thin (air); weak (liquid); dilute

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 希 have?

The kanji 希 (hope) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 希?

希 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 希 mean?

希 means: hope, beg, request, pray, beseech, Greece, dilute (acid), rare, few, phenomenal. On'yomi readings: キ, ケ. Kun'yomi readings: まれ, こいねが.う.

What JLPT level is 希?

希 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.